# Who is Enzo Fernandez? Here is what you need to know about the Argentine

URL: https://technosports.co.in/who-is-enzo-fernandez-here-is-what-u/  
Published: 2022-11-28  
Updated: 2022-11-28  
Author: Arsh Das

Enzo Fernandez surely put up competition for the best goal of [Argentina’s 2-0 win](https://technosports.co.in/2022/11/27/argentina-2-0-mexico-wonderstrikes/) over Mexico. The youngster scored an absolute peach, curling his shot in from the left wing after being set up by Lionel Messi. 

His first-ever World Cup goal helped double Argentina’s lead and earn three extremely valuable points. His performance attracted praise from not only Messi but also the coach and fans. 

## Get to know Enzo Fernandez of Benfica 

> Enzo Fernández: "I always dreamed of playing with this shirt and today my dream of scoring a goal in a World Cup came true." [pic.twitter.com/GgJUcF2gSM](https://t.co/GgJUcF2gSM)
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> — Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) [November 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/RoyNemer/status/1596612408726155265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Fernandez plays as a central midfielder for Portuguese club Benfica, having made the move last summer. He made the switch for €10 million plus €8 million in add-ons, and the deal has proven to be a bargain so far. He became the [youngest player to score a goal for Argentina](https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1596609954307358720?s=20&t=pKQ44XtOP4PW5vWu93eLcg) in the World Cup since Messi himself. 

The 21-year-old is a graduate of the River Plate academy, and made his debut in 2019. He played on loan at Defensa y Justicia for two years before returning to his boyhood club and winning the title with them. He made his debut for the national team in 2022, in the 3-0 win against Honduras.

Enzo Fernandez also had a great campaign in the Champions League this season, and could be the next big thing to come out of the Portuguese side.