Ezequiel Fernández: Boca’s Next Big Export

Throughout footballing history there’s been a long line of valuable exports hailing from La Boca and arriving in Europe; the likes of Diego Maradona, Juan Román Riquelme, and Fernando Gago were all players to take the leap. And next in line to cross the Atlantic may well be 21-year-old machinelike midfielder, Ezequiel Fernández.

A dynamic footballer who is more than capable to play as a 6 or an 8, with his amazing passing range, gritty determination and raw technical ability, it’s clear to see why Europe has come calling. However, to first understand why ‘Equi’ is so sought after, we need to look at his footballing journey, how he overcame challenges and grew to be Boca’s golden son.

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After struggling to break into the first team at Boca in 2021, it was decided that 19-year-old Fernández would spend 2022 at newly promoted Tigre to gain valuable game time. Playing under Diego Martínez, who is now his manager at Boca Juniors, Equi Fernández joined Tigre on a yearlong loan along with Mateo Retegui and Facundo Colidio, forming one of the most unforgettable Argentinian teams in recent years.