José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias was born on the 18th of January 1990, he is widely known as Nacho, and he is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Real Madrid and the Spain national team.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

José Ignacio Fernández who was born in Madrid, arrived in Real Madrid’s youth system at the age of 11. The player made his senior debut in 2008–09, playing two games with the reserves in Segunda División B and subsequently appearing in a further two full seasons in that level; it was during this time he formed a long-lasting friendship with future Russian national team player Denis Cheryshev.Information Guide Nigeria

On the 23rd of April 2011, Nacho made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, starting as a left back in a 6–3 away win against Valencia CF and playing in the entire match. José Ignacio’s second appearance came the following week, in a 2–3 home loss to Real Zaragoza. The defender was one of the youth team players chosen to accompany the first team on their summer friendlies in North America, prior to the start of the 2011–12 campaign. He came on as a substitute in all three matches, against the LA Galaxy, C.D. Guadalajara and Philadelphia Union.Information Guide Nigeria

Reports from ESPN has it that two minutes after replacing the injured Marcelo in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Paris Saint-Germain F.C. on the 3rd of November 2015, Nacho scored the only goal and sealed his team’s advance to the last-16 with his first goal in a European competition. The player contributed with five appearances, as the tournament ended in conquest.Information Guide Nigeria

On the 11th of February 2017, Nacho made his 100th appearance for Real Madrid in a 3–1 away win against CA Osasuna. ESPN report has it that benefitting from injuries and suspensions to teammates, he was the most utilized player in the centre-back position as the club won its first national championship in five years; he added four matches in the Champions League, again conquered by his team.NYSC Portal

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As per talksport report, the 2019–20 season for Nacho was dominated by injuries, and he only made six appearances during the league season as Real Madrid won the 2019–20 La Liga. In the month of July 2021, he extended his contract for two more years, until 2023.

International career

The report from skysport has it that after playing for Spain at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, Nacho was first called by the full side on the 2nd September 2013 for a friendly with Switzerland to be held eight days later, in place of injured Iñigo Martínez. The report has it that he made his debut by replacing Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos early into the second half of the 2–2 draw against Chile in Geneva.NYSC Portal

Nacho Fernandez’ Net worth

Nacho Fernandez estimated net worth is $ USD 9 Mil and Primary income from association football player,association football player.

Nacho Fernandez’ Net worth

Nacho Fernández Estimated Net Worth of $2 Million – $4 Million

Nacho Fernández

According to Bing, Nacho Fernández’s Salary is $200K – $1,5 MillionNYSC Portal

Honours

Real Madrid Castilla

Segunda División B: 2011–12 (Group 1); 2012 (overall champions)

Real Madrid

La Liga: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22

Copa del Rey: 2013–14

Supercopa de España: 2012, 2017, 2021–22NYSC Portal

UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22

UEFA Super Cup: 2016, 2017,[43] 2022

FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017,[45] 2018

Spain U17

UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2007

FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2007NYSC Portal

Spain U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2013

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