Matías 'Matígol' Fernández
Full-name: Matías Ariel Fernández Fernández
Date of birth: May 15, 1986 (20 years)
Place of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 1.76 m (5'9)
Weight 75 kg
Nickname(s): Matígol, El Pelusa, Matí or El Crá
Playing position: Attacking Midfielder or Supporting Striker, but potential as wing too
Number: 21, but best known for his no. 14 that he used in ColoColo
Clubs, App(Gls):
2004-2006 Colo-Colo 63(33)
2007- Villarreal CF 10(0)
Nationalteam, App(Gls):
2005- Chile 8(3)
Interesting videos:
Despedida de Matias Fernandez - Matías Fernández vs. Ronaldinho Gaùcho -
Honours, Trophies and Championships:
2006 - Chilean Aperura with Colo Colo
2006 - Chilean Clausura with Colo Colo
2006 - South American Footballer of the Year
Personal- and Football life:
Colo Colo
He began with the youth squads of Colo-Colo at the age of 12. His debut in first division came on August 1, 2004, against archrival Universidad de Chile. A week later he scored his first two goals against Cobresal. In the same season, "Matigol" scored a spectacular goal against O'Higgins, which immortalized him to fans. He would go on to score a total of eight goals in Clausura tournament of 2004, and was named best young player of the season. In the 2006 Apertua tournament, Fernández helped Colo-Colo capture their 24th title. In December of the same year he helped Colo-Colo reached the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2006,where they lost to CF Pachuca of Mexico, scoring nine goals in six games for the tournament. He left Colo-Colo on a high note winning the 2006 Clausura tournament and he was named the South American Footballer of the Year.
Villareal
On October 18, 2006, Fernández was signed by Spanish side Villarreal CF for a fee of 8.700.000 euros to give Villarreal a more offensive flair. Despite reports that Real Madrid and Chelsea were also interested, he agreed to terms with Villarreal and arrived at Valencia airport on December 27, 2006. He debuted in January 7, 2007, against Valencia. Villarreal's coach, Manuel Pellegrini, is also Chilean. So far he has not attained the same level he had playing for Colo Colo although this is attributed to fatigue from not having a break and beginning the second half of la liga immeaditely after finishing the season with Colo Colo. He has however still managed to be involved in nearly all of Villareal's goals and it is only a matter of time until he reaches his potential. He has a buyout clause of 50 million Euros.
Off the field
Off the field, Matí is a laid-back, shy person, who likes to play Playstation and listen to tropical music. Fernández is a family man, who is fully focused on playing football. He likes to lead his team on the field by example. He is known for his free kicks, powerful shots, great vision, and magnificent ball handling. He has been compared to fellow Chilean David Pizarro and Argentinians Sergio Agüero (from Atletico Madrid) and Lionel Messi (from FC Barcelona). Chilean media reports are referring to him as the "Chilean Maradona".
Why I want this player to join Juve:
Matías Fernandez is the next big thing! His moves and shots, makes him a real 'numba 10' (even though he has never played in that number), that we need imo. I know we got Ale, but he is not young anymore and i think that Matí could be a kind of succesor! He is one of my biggest Juve-transfer-dreams ever !
Full-name: Matías Ariel Fernández Fernández
Date of birth: May 15, 1986 (20 years)
Place of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 1.76 m (5'9)
Weight 75 kg
Nickname(s): Matígol, El Pelusa, Matí or El Crá
Playing position: Attacking Midfielder or Supporting Striker, but potential as wing too
Number: 21, but best known for his no. 14 that he used in ColoColo
Clubs, App(Gls):
2004-2006 Colo-Colo 63(33)
2007- Villarreal CF 10(0)
Nationalteam, App(Gls):
2005- Chile 8(3)
Interesting videos:
Despedida de Matias Fernandez - Matías Fernández vs. Ronaldinho Gaùcho -
Honours, Trophies and Championships:
2006 - Chilean Aperura with Colo Colo
2006 - Chilean Clausura with Colo Colo
2006 - South American Footballer of the Year
Personal- and Football life:
Colo Colo
He began with the youth squads of Colo-Colo at the age of 12. His debut in first division came on August 1, 2004, against archrival Universidad de Chile. A week later he scored his first two goals against Cobresal. In the same season, "Matigol" scored a spectacular goal against O'Higgins, which immortalized him to fans. He would go on to score a total of eight goals in Clausura tournament of 2004, and was named best young player of the season. In the 2006 Apertua tournament, Fernández helped Colo-Colo capture their 24th title. In December of the same year he helped Colo-Colo reached the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2006,where they lost to CF Pachuca of Mexico, scoring nine goals in six games for the tournament. He left Colo-Colo on a high note winning the 2006 Clausura tournament and he was named the South American Footballer of the Year.
Villareal
On October 18, 2006, Fernández was signed by Spanish side Villarreal CF for a fee of 8.700.000 euros to give Villarreal a more offensive flair. Despite reports that Real Madrid and Chelsea were also interested, he agreed to terms with Villarreal and arrived at Valencia airport on December 27, 2006. He debuted in January 7, 2007, against Valencia. Villarreal's coach, Manuel Pellegrini, is also Chilean. So far he has not attained the same level he had playing for Colo Colo although this is attributed to fatigue from not having a break and beginning the second half of la liga immeaditely after finishing the season with Colo Colo. He has however still managed to be involved in nearly all of Villareal's goals and it is only a matter of time until he reaches his potential. He has a buyout clause of 50 million Euros.
Off the field
Off the field, Matí is a laid-back, shy person, who likes to play Playstation and listen to tropical music. Fernández is a family man, who is fully focused on playing football. He likes to lead his team on the field by example. He is known for his free kicks, powerful shots, great vision, and magnificent ball handling. He has been compared to fellow Chilean David Pizarro and Argentinians Sergio Agüero (from Atletico Madrid) and Lionel Messi (from FC Barcelona). Chilean media reports are referring to him as the "Chilean Maradona".
Why I want this player to join Juve:
Matías Fernandez is the next big thing! His moves and shots, makes him a real 'numba 10' (even though he has never played in that number), that we need imo. I know we got Ale, but he is not young anymore and i think that Matí could be a kind of succesor! He is one of my biggest Juve-transfer-dreams ever !
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