Fernando Miguel Fernández Escribano
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Fernando Miguel Fernández Escribano, simply Fernando (ferˈnando; born 2 June 1979 in Málaga
, Andalusia
), is a Spanish
footballer. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also appear as a supporting striker.
, Fernando finished his football grooming in the ranks of La Liga
giants Real Madrid
, having appeared once for its first team, in 1999–2000, against Real Zaragoza
(90 minutes, 1–0 home win). After that, he joined, on loan, Real Valladolid
, as many Real Madrid cantera
nos would move to that club in that timeframe (Alberto Marcos
, Víctor, José García Calvo, etc.).
, scoring 15 times in his debut campaign, with Betis snapping an eighth place, thanks greatly to his braces against Málaga CF (3–0), RCD Espanyol
(4–2) and Real Sociedad
(3–2). He won the only trophy of his career in 2005, the Copa del Rey
, against CA Osasuna
(2–1).
On 27 June 2008, as his role with Betis was a lesser one from 2005–08 (only 10 matches in his last season), Fernando signed a four-year contract with Málaga, returning to his first youth club after 11 years.
, more than one year after arriving; however, this happened in a 1–2 away loss. Sparingly used in his debut season, he became a starter in 2009–10
, scoring on five occasions.
31-year old Fernando continued in the starting lineups in the 2010–11 season
, under new manager Jesualdo Ferreira
. In the second matchday, at Zaragoza, he scored twice in a 5–3 win, the first goal coming after just 73 seconds. Rarely used by the following coach, Manuel Pellegrini
, he still contributed with 21 games as the Andalusia
ns finally avoided relegation.
On 21 August 2011, 32-year old Fernando was released from his Málaga contract.
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
), is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also appear as a supporting striker.
Real Madrid
After starting at hometown's Málaga CFMálaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, Fernando finished his football grooming in the ranks of La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
giants Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, having appeared once for its first team, in 1999–2000, against Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
(90 minutes, 1–0 home win). After that, he joined, on loan, Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, as many Real Madrid cantera
Cantera
Cantera, literally meaning "quarry" in Spanish, is a term used in Spain to refer to youth academies and farm teams organized by sports clubs. It is also used to refer to the geographical area that clubs recruit players from. The term is widely used in football but is also applied to other sports...
nos would move to that club in that timeframe (Alberto Marcos
Alberto Marcos Rey
Alberto Marcos Rey is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender....
, Víctor, José García Calvo, etc.).
Betis
In 2002, Fernando signed with top division outfit Real BetisReal Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
, scoring 15 times in his debut campaign, with Betis snapping an eighth place, thanks greatly to his braces against Málaga CF (3–0), RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
(4–2) and Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
(3–2). He won the only trophy of his career in 2005, the Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
, against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
(2–1).
On 27 June 2008, as his role with Betis was a lesser one from 2005–08 (only 10 matches in his last season), Fernando signed a four-year contract with Málaga, returning to his first youth club after 11 years.
Málaga
Fernando scored his first league goal for Málaga on 23 September 2009 against RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, more than one year after arriving; however, this happened in a 1–2 away loss. Sparingly used in his debut season, he became a starter in 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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, scoring on five occasions.
31-year old Fernando continued in the starting lineups in the 2010–11 season
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, under new manager Jesualdo Ferreira
Jesualdo Ferreira
Manuel Jesualdo Ferreira is a Portuguese football manager who currently manages Greek club Panathinaikos.-Early career:In Ferreira's early career, he managed Rio Maior and Torreense...
. In the second matchday, at Zaragoza, he scored twice in a 5–3 win, the first goal coming after just 73 seconds. Rarely used by the following coach, Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean manager and former footballer. His current club is La Liga side Málaga CF.-Club career:...
, he still contributed with 21 games as the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns finally avoided relegation.
On 21 August 2011, 32-year old Fernando was released from his Málaga contract.