Fernandez's team-mates, Emiliano Martinez and Messi, also won personal gongs in claiming the Golden Glove and Golden Ball awards, respectively.
'He showed his personality, class on the ball. He added: 'A very complete midfielder. Fernandez, who only joined Benfica this summer from River Plate, is already being touted for a big move. Enzo Fernandez was crowned Young Player of the Tournament after Argentina's triumph Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been crowned Young Player of the Tournament after - Argentina midfielder crowned Young Player of the Tournament after triumph
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has won the FIFA Young Player Award based on his performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has won the FIFA Young Player Award based on his performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The award, given by FIFA to the best player aged 21 or under at a World Cup, had never previously been won by an Argentine. Enzo Fernandez Wins FIFA Young Player Award After Dazzling At First World Cup
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Beating out competition from teammate Julian Alvarez and France's Aurelien Tchouameni, Enzo Fernandez became the 17th winner of the Fifa Best Young Player ...
Fernandez grew up in a working-class household and had to work menial jobs with his elder siblings at a young age to make ends meet. Premier League legend Alan Shearer even joked: “Let’s see if he would like to play against Bournemouth (for Newcastle) on Tuesday night.” The little-known midfielder had just three international caps for Argentina before becoming an integral part of As the 17th winner of the Fifa Young Player Award, which was inaugurated in 1958 and first won by Pele, Fernandez became the first Argentinian and second South American to bag the coveted individual trophy. Top European clubs have been strongly linked with him, most notably Liverpool and Manchester United. He is the first Argentinian to win the award
Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been named the best youngster at the 2022 World Cup.
Fernandez led all players for touches (118), successful passes (77) and tackles (10) in the final. The Benfica starlet played in all seven of Argentina's games in Qatar as La Albiceleste won the World Cup for a third time. The 21-year-old midfielder has won the Best Young Player of the Tournament award at World Cup 2022.