Javier Fernández (footballer, born 2006)
Javier Fernández González (born 28 November 2006) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club Bayern Munich U19.

Club career
Born in Ourense, Fernández joined the academy of local side Pabellón Ourense at the age of six. His performances at Pabellón eventually caught the attention of professional club Celta de Vigo, and he spent one season with the club, playing with players older than him. At the age of nine, he was invited to join Atlético Madrid, and joined the following year, in 2017. However, he was unable to play for the first two months due to sanctions imposed on the club.

In August 2022, it was reported that he had left Atlético Madrid and was training with German side Bayern Munich. This deal was confirmed by Bayern Munich themselves on 28 November 2022, however, due to his age, Fernández could only join the club officially in January 2023.

International career
Fernández has represented Spain at under-16 and under-17 level.

Style of play
Fernández describes himself as a box-to-box midfielder, while he lists his favourite position as attacking midfield. He models his style of play on Real Madrid player Federico Valverde.

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2006 births
Living people
Footballers from Ourense
Spanish men's footballers
Spain men's youth international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
RC Celta de Vigo players
Atlético Madrid footballers
FC Bayern Munich footballers
Spanish expatriate men's footballers
Spanish expatriate sportspeople in Germany
Expatriate men's footballers in Germany