Javi Fernández (footballer, born 1997)


Javier "Javi" Fernández Hernández is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Oviedo as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Cartagena, Murcia Fernández joined UCAM Murcia CF's youth setup in 2015, from Elche CF. On 22 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he renewed his contract and was assigned to the reserves in Tercera División.
Fernández made his senior debut on 21 August 2016, starting in a 4–0 home routing of EDMF Churra. He scored his first goal on 6 November, but in a 1–2 loss at Lorca FC B.
On 18 July 2017, Fernández was promoted to the main squad in Segunda División B. A backup option in 2017–18, he became an undisputed starter in 2018–19.
On 2 July 2019, Fernández signed a three-year contract with Segunda División side Real Oviedo. He made his professional debut on 24 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against CD Lugo.