Federico FERNÁNDEZ

• Full name: Federico Hernán Fernández
• Date of birth: 21 February 1989
• Place of birth: Tres Algarrobos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine (also holds Spanish citizenship)
• Position: Centre-back
• Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career highlights (selected)

• Argentinos Juniors (2006–2008) — Professional debut, developed through youth system.
• Boca Juniors (2008–2010) — Early senior career in Argentina (loan and transfers around this period).
• Estudiantes de La Plata (2010–2012) — Established himself in Argentine top flight.
• Nápoli (2012–2016) — Moved to Europe; won Coppa Italia (2013–14) with Napoli.
• Swansea City (2016–2018) — Joined the Premier League club in July 2016. Made regular appearances as a central defender in the Premier League during his time at Swansea City.
• Newcastle United (2018–2021) — Transferred to Newcastle; played in the Premier League.
• Elche CF (2021–2022) — Moved to La Liga club.
• Universidad Católica (2022–2023) — Played in Chile.
• Later career — Continued playing professionally beyond those clubs; note that exact club status can change season to season.

International career

• Argentina national team — Capped by Argentina; included in squads for major tournaments. Notably part of the Argentina squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and other international fixtures across the 2010s.
• Known for physical presence, aerial ability and reading of the game as a center-back.

Notable facts

• Often used as a right-footed central defender; strong in aerial duels and set pieces.
• Suffered various injuries at times, as is common for central defenders with a physical playing style.
• Held both Argentine and Spanish passports, facilitating moves within Europe.

The above summarizes Federico Fernández’s background and his period at Swansea City; specific appearance and goal totals, match dates, or current club status can be supplied on request.