Enzo Fernández

QUICK FACTS

• ·Born January 17, 2001 in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• ·World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 — named Best Young Player
• ·Joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a then-Premier League record £106.8M
• ·Partner: Valentina Cervantes — they have two children together
• ·Separated and reconciled publicly — their relationship draws huge media attention
• ·Covered in tattoos — among the most tattooed players in world football
• ·Wears No. 8 at Chelsea; No. 24 for Argentina
• ·Known for his dominant pressing and late runs into the box

Is Enzo Fernández single, dating or married?

Yes, Enzo Fernández is in a relationship with Valentina Cervantes.

Last verified: May 2026.

Who is Valentina Cervantes?

Valentina Cervantes is an Argentine model and social media influencer with close to 2.8 million Instagram followers. She and Enzo Fernández have been childhood sweethearts and share two children, Olivia and Benjamin. Their relationship has been one of the most dramatic in football — including a high-profile split in late 2024, rumours linking Enzo with Wanda Nara, and an emotional reconciliation in early 2025 that kept their fans captivated.

ABOUT

Enzo Fernández is one of the most exciting young midfielders in European football — a dynamic, box-to-box player with elite technical ability and a warrior mentality. The World Cup winner announced himself to the world with a stunning tournament in Qatar 2022, earning the Best Young Player award. After a record Premier League transfer to Chelsea, he has grown into one of the most complete midfielders in England.

WORLD CUP 2026 OUTLOOK

Enzo Fernández heads to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a reigning champion seeking to cement his status as one of the world's elite midfielders. Having won the Best Young Player award at just 21 in 2022, he now arrives at 25 — no longer a prodigy, but a proven, experienced winner at the highest level. His role in Argentina's engine room alongside De Paul and Rodrigo is critical: Enzo provides the creative link between defensive solidity and Messi's genius in the final third. A strong 2026 tournament would mark the full emergence of one of South America's most complete midfield talents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Enzo Fernández's girlfriend?

Enzo Fernández has a child with Valentina Cervantes, an Argentine model and influencer. The couple separated in 2024 following reports of infidelity but subsequently reconciled. Their relationship has attracted significant media attention in Argentina and the UK.

How old is Enzo Fernández at the 2026 World Cup?

Enzo Fernández will be 25 years old during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (born January 17, 2001).

What is Enzo Fernández's Instagram?

His official Instagram handle is @enzojfernandez.

Last verified: May 2026