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| caption = Borja with [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]] in 2019
| caption = Borja with [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]] in 2019
| fullname = Borja Fernández Fernández<ref>{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2011/12/22/actualidad/1324542115_850215.html|title=Borja llora la lesión de Juanlu|trans-title=Borja mourns Juanlu injury|newspaper=[[El País]]|first=Cayetano|last=Ros|language=Spanish|date=22 December 2011|accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref>
| fullname = Borja Fernández Fernández<ref>{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2011/12/22/actualidad/1324542115_850215.html|title=Borja llora la lesión de Juanlu|trans-title=Borja mourns Juanlu injury|newspaper=[[El País]]|first=Cayetano|last=Ros|language=Spanish|date=22 December 2011|accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|14|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|14|df=y}}<ref name=Bio>{{WorldFootball.net|borja-fernandez_3}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Ourense]], Spain
| birth_place = [[Ourense]], Spain<ref name=Bio/>
| height = {{height|m=1.88}}
| height = {{height|m=1.89}}<ref name=Bio/>
| position = [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|Defensive midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|Defensive midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub = [[UD Ourense|Ourense]] (manager)
| clubnumber =  
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1996–2000 | youthclubs1 = [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Pabellón
| youthyears2 = 1996–2000 | youthclubs2 = [[Real Madrid CF (youth)|Real Madrid]]
| years1 = 2000–2001 | clubs1 = [[Real Madrid C]] | caps1 = | goals1 =  
| years1 = 2000–2001 | clubs1 = [[Real Madrid C]] | caps1 = | goals1 =  
| years2 = 2001–2003 | clubs2 = [[Real Madrid Castilla|Real Madrid B]] | caps2 = 73 | goals2 = 4
| years2 = 2001–2003 | clubs2 = [[Real Madrid Castilla|Real Madrid B]] | caps2 = 67 | goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2003–2006 | clubs3 = [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] | caps3 = 23 | goals3 = 0
| years3 = 2003–2006 | clubs3 = [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] | caps3 = 23 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2005–2006 | clubs4 = → [[RCD Mallorca|Mallorca]] (loan) | caps4 = 16 | goals4 = 0
| years4 = 2005–2006 | clubs4 = → [[RCD Mallorca|Mallorca]] (loan) | caps4 = 16 | goals4 = 0
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| years12 = 2016 | clubs12 = [[ATK (football club)|Atlético Kolkata]] | caps12 = 16 | goals12 = 0
| years12 = 2016 | clubs12 = [[ATK (football club)|Atlético Kolkata]] | caps12 = 16 | goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2017 | clubs13 = [[UD Almería|Almería]] | caps13 = 20 | goals13 = 2
| years13 = 2017 | clubs13 = [[UD Almería|Almería]] | caps13 = 20 | goals13 = 2
| years14 = 2017–2019 | clubs14 = [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]] | caps14 = 60 | goals14 = 3
| years14 = 2017–2019 | clubs14 = [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]] | caps14 = 56 | goals14 = 3
| totalcaps = 479 | totalgoals = 18
| totalcaps = 469 | totalgoals = 16
| nationalyears1 = 1997–1998 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 15 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 1997–1998 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 15 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1998–1999 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 9 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1998–1999 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 9 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1999–2000 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national under-18 football team|Spain U18]] | nationalcaps3 = 4 | nationalgoals3 = 0  
| nationalyears3 = 1999–2000 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national under-18 football team|Spain U18]] | nationalcaps3 = 4 | nationalgoals3 = 0  
| nationalyears4 = 2002–2003 | nationalteam4 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps4 = 2 | nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2002–2003 | nationalteam4 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps4 = 2 | nationalgoals4 = 0
| manageryears1 = 2024– | managerclubs1 = [[UD Ourense|Ourense]]
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'''Borja Fernández Fernández''' (born 14 January 1981) is a Spanish former [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]].
'''Borja Fernández Fernández''' (born 14 January 1981) is a Spanish former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]], currently [[Manager (association football)|manager]] of [[Segunda Federación]] club [[UD Ourense|Ourense]].


Having started his career at [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]], he amassed [[La Liga]] totals of 222 matches and three goals over 11 seasons. He also represented in the competition [[RCD Mallorca|Mallorca]], [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]], [[Getafe CF|Getafe]] and [[SD Eibar|Eibar]].
Having started his career at [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]], he amassed [[La Liga]] totals of 222 matches and three goals over 11 seasons. He also represented in the competition [[RCD Mallorca|Mallorca]], [[Real Valladolid|Valladolid]], [[Getafe CF|Getafe]] and [[SD Eibar|Eibar]].


Fernández signed for [[ATK (football club)|ATK]] in 2014, winning [[2014 Indian Super League season|the first Indian Super League]].
Fernández signed for [[ATK (football club)|ATK]] in 2014, winning the [[2014 Indian Super League|first Indian Super League]].


==Club career==
==Playing career==
===Spain===
===Spain===
Born in [[Ourense]], [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], Fernández joined [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]]'s academy in 1996 and, after impressive displays for the [[Real Madrid C|C]] and [[Real Madrid Castilla|B teams]], was promoted to the main squad in 2003. He appeared in 15 [[La Liga]] games [[2003–04 La Liga|that season]] – with his debut coming on 2 September 2003 in a 1–1 away draw against [[Villarreal CF]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2003/09/02/liga/1062536285.html|title=La cantera le da al Madrid un punto ante el Villarreal|trans-title=Youth system gives Madrid one point against Villarreal|newspaper=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|first=Jorge|last=Ramírez Orsikowsky|language=Spanish|date=3 September 2003|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref>– and eight in his [[2004–05 La Liga|second year]] (mostly as a late [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]]).
Born in [[Ourense]], [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], Fernández joined [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]]'s academy in 1996 and, after impressive displays for the [[Real Madrid C|C]] and [[Real Madrid Castilla|B teams]], was promoted to the main squad in 2003. He appeared in 15 [[La Liga]] games [[2003–04 La Liga|that season]] – with his debut coming on 2 September 2003 in a 1–1 away draw against [[Villarreal CF]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2003/09/02/liga/1062536285.html|title=La cantera le da al Madrid un punto ante el Villarreal|trans-title=Youth system gives Madrid one point against Villarreal|newspaper=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|first=Jorge|last=Ramírez Orsikowsky|language=Spanish|date=3 September 2003|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref>– and eight in his [[2004–05 La Liga|second year]] (mostly as a late [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]]).
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===India and Eibar===
===India and Eibar===
On 4 July 2014, at the age of 33, Fernández moved abroad for the first time, becoming the first signing for [[ATK (football club)|ATK]] of the [[Indian Super League]] and the very first signing in the league ever.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/deportes/2014/07/03/borja-fernandez-va-superliga-india/00031404417929992323749.htm|title=Borja Fernández se va a la Superliga india|trans-title=Borja Fernández goes to the Indian Superleague|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|language=Spanish|date=4 July 2014|accessdate=4 July 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707081915/http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/deportes/2014/07/03/borja-fernandez-va-superliga-india/00031404417929992323749.htm|archivedate=7 July 2014}}</ref> He scored the second goal in the league's opening match, a 3–0 home victory over [[Mumbai City FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/sports/indian-super-league-atletico-de-kolkata-stun-mumbai-city-fc-3-0-in-1st-isl-2014-match-170756/|title=Indian Super League: Atletico de Kolkata stun Mumbai City FC 3–0 in 1st ISL 2014 match|publisher=[[Essel Group|India.com]]|first=Krishnan|last=Iyer|date=12 October 2014|accessdate=30 August 2020}}</ref> In the next fixture he was [[Ejection (sports)|sent off]] for two yellow cards in the 84th minute, but his team still won 2–0 at [[NorthEast United FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/isl-match-5-atletico-de-kolkata-vs-northeast-united-live-indian-super-league/1/396091.html|title=ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata outshine NorthEast United FC 2–0|publisher=[[India Today]]|date=16 October 2014|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref>
On 4 July 2014, at the age of 33, Fernández moved abroad for the first time, becoming the first signing for [[ATK (football club)|ATK]] of the [[Indian Super League]] and the very first signing in the league ever.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/deportes/2014/07/03/borja-fernandez-va-superliga-india/00031404417929992323749.htm|title=Borja Fernández se va a la Superliga india|trans-title=Borja Fernández goes to the Indian Superleague|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|language=Spanish|date=4 July 2014|accessdate=4 July 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707081915/http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/deportes/2014/07/03/borja-fernandez-va-superliga-india/00031404417929992323749.htm|archivedate=7 July 2014}}</ref> He scored the second goal in the league's opening match, a 3–0 home victory over [[Mumbai City FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/sports/indian-super-league-atletico-de-kolkata-stun-mumbai-city-fc-3-0-in-1st-isl-2014-match-170756/|title=Indian Super League: Atletico de Kolkata stun Mumbai City FC 3–0 in 1st ISL 2014 match|publisher=[[Essel Group|India.com]]|first=Krishnan|last=Iyer|date=12 October 2014|accessdate=30 August 2020}}</ref> In the next fixture he was [[Ejection (sports)|sent off]] for two yellow cards in the 84th minute, but his team still won 2–0 at [[NorthEast United FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/isl-2014/story/isl-match-5-atletico-de-kolkata-vs-northeast-united-live-indian-super-league-223455-2014-10-16|title=ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata outshine NorthEast United FC 2–0|publisher=[[India Today]]|date=16 October 2014|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref>


Fernández played a pivotal role for Atlético as they [[2014 Indian Super League season|went on to win the championship]], defeating [[Kerala Blasters FC]] in [[2014 Indian Super League Final|the final]] through a [[last-minute goal]] by [[Mohammed Rafique (footballer)|Mohammed Rafique]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/1850-substitute-mohammed-rafique-hands-atletico-de-kolkata-the-title|title=Substitute Mohammed Rafique hands Atlético de Kolkata the title|publisher=[[Indian Super League]]|date=20 December 2014|accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref> On 31 December 2014 he returned to Spain, after agreeing to a six-month contract with top-tier club [[SD Eibar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdeibar.com/-/borja-fernandez-jugara-en-el-eibar-hasta-final-de-temporada|title=Borja Fernández jugará en el Eibar hasta final de temporada|trans-title=Borja Fernández will play in Eibar until the end of the season|publisher=SD Eibar|language=Spanish|date=31 December 2014|accessdate=1 January 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101202243/http://www.sdeibar.com/-/borja-fernandez-jugara-en-el-eibar-hasta-final-de-temporada|archivedate=1 January 2015}}</ref> His debut came on 16 January of the following year, replacing [[Javi Lara]] in added time of a 1–1 draw at [[Córdoba CF]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/primera/jornada_19/cor_eib/|title=El Eibar aprovecha una mala noche|trans-title=Eibar make the most of a bad night|newspaper=Marca|first=Delfín|last=Melero|language=Spanish|date=16 January 2015|accessdate=19 January 2015}}</ref> He started in 14 of his appearances to help the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basques]] retain their status, scoring an equaliser in a 1–1 away draw against Getafe on 17 May.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/la-liga/jornada_37/get_eib/|title=El Getafe es de Primera|trans-title=Getafe belong to ''Primera''|newspaper=Marca|first=Clara|last=Gómez|language=Spanish|date=17 May 2015|accessdate=9 November 2015}}</ref>
Fernández played a pivotal role for Atlético as they [[2014 Indian Super League|went on to win the championship]], defeating [[Kerala Blasters FC]] in [[2014 Indian Super League final|the final]] through a [[last-minute goal]] by [[Mohammed Rafique (footballer)|Mohammed Rafique]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/1850-substitute-mohammed-rafique-hands-atletico-de-kolkata-the-title|title=Substitute Mohammed Rafique hands Atlético de Kolkata the title|publisher=[[Indian Super League]]|date=20 December 2014|accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref> On 31 December 2014 he returned to Spain, after agreeing to a six-month contract with top-tier club [[SD Eibar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdeibar.com/-/borja-fernandez-jugara-en-el-eibar-hasta-final-de-temporada|title=Borja Fernández jugará en el Eibar hasta final de temporada|trans-title=Borja Fernández will play in Eibar until the end of the season|publisher=SD Eibar|language=Spanish|date=31 December 2014|accessdate=1 January 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101202243/http://www.sdeibar.com/-/borja-fernandez-jugara-en-el-eibar-hasta-final-de-temporada|archivedate=1 January 2015}}</ref> His debut came on 16 January of the following year, replacing [[Javi Lara]] in added time of a 1–1 draw at [[Córdoba CF]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/primera/jornada_19/cor_eib/|title=El Eibar aprovecha una mala noche|trans-title=Eibar make the most of a bad night|newspaper=Marca|first=Delfín|last=Melero|language=Spanish|date=16 January 2015|accessdate=19 January 2015}}</ref> He started in 14 of his appearances to help the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basques]] retain their status, scoring an equaliser in a 1–1 away draw against Getafe on 17 May.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/la-liga/jornada_37/get_eib/|title=El Getafe es de Primera|trans-title=Getafe belong to ''Primera''|newspaper=Marca|first=Clara|last=Gómez|language=Spanish|date=17 May 2015|accessdate=9 November 2015}}</ref>


On 17 June 2015, Fernández returned to ATK,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Atletico-de-Kolkata-retain-midfielder-Borja-Fernandez/articleshow/47709515.cms|title=Atletico de Kolkata retain midfielder Borja Fernandez|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 June 2015|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/atleticodekolkata/photos/a.1512460592316314.1073741828.1475188052710235/1669013179994387/?type=1|title=Welcome Borja Fernández|publisher=[[Facebook]]|date=June 2015|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> succeeding his compatriot [[Luis García (footballer, born 1978)|Luis García]] as the franchise's [[Captain (association football)|captain]] for their [[2015 Indian Super League season|second campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/553-rival-managers-hopeful-of-positive-results|title=Rival managers hopeful of positive results|publisher=Indian Super League|date=11 October 2014|accessdate=9 November 2015}}</ref> He scored once in 15 matches – in a 4–0 home rout of [[FC Goa]] on 22 November<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2015-atletico-de-kolkata-rout-fc-goa-4-0-to-go-top-of-the-table-2516912.html|title=ISL 2015: Atletico de Kolkata rout FC Goa 4–0 to go top of the table|publisher=[[Firstpost]]|date=23 November 2015|accessdate=17 December 2015}}</ref>– as his team were eliminated in the semi-finals by [[Chennaiyin FC]].
On 17 June 2015, Fernández returned to ATK,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Atletico-de-Kolkata-retain-midfielder-Borja-Fernandez/articleshow/47709515.cms|title=Atletico de Kolkata retain midfielder Borja Fernandez|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 June 2015|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/atleticodekolkata/photos/a.1512460592316314.1073741828.1475188052710235/1669013179994387/?type=1|title=Welcome Borja Fernández|publisher=[[Facebook]]|date=June 2015|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> succeeding his compatriot [[Luis García (footballer, born 1978)|Luis García]] as the franchise's [[Captain (association football)|captain]] for their [[2015 Indian Super League|second campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/553-rival-managers-hopeful-of-positive-results|title=Rival managers hopeful of positive results|publisher=Indian Super League|date=11 October 2014|accessdate=9 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124092956/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/553-rival-managers-hopeful-of-positive-results|archive-date=24 November 2015}}</ref> He scored once in 15 matches – in a 4–0 home rout of [[FC Goa]] on 22 November<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2015-atletico-de-kolkata-rout-fc-goa-4-0-to-go-top-of-the-table-2516912.html|title=ISL 2015: Atletico de Kolkata rout FC Goa 4–0 to go top of the table|publisher=[[Firstpost]]|date=23 November 2015|accessdate=17 December 2015}}</ref>– as his team were eliminated in the semi-finals by [[Chennaiyin FC]].


===Valladolid return and later years===
===Valladolid return and later years===
Fernández returned to Valladolid on 25 January 2016, linking until the end of the [[2015–16 Segunda División|second-division season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/futbolgallego/2016/01/25/borja-fernandez-ficha-valladolid/00031453736427854761830.htm|title=Borja Fernández ficha por el Valladolid|trans-title=Borja Fernández signs for Valladolid|newspaper=La Voz de Galicia|language=Spanish|date=25 January 2016|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref> On 12 August, he rejoined Kolkata for the [[2016 Indian Super League season|third ISL campaign]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/helder-postiga-retained-as-atletico-de-kolkata-marquee-borja-lara-stay/story-YLXa7grRNQbEELJaG0jjMI.html|title=Helder Postiga retained as Atletico de Kolkata marquee; Borja, Lara stay|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|first=Dhiman|last=Sarkar|date=12 August 2016|accessdate=20 September 2016}}</ref>
Fernández returned to Valladolid on 25 January 2016, linking until the end of the [[2015–16 Segunda División|second-division season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/futbolgallego/2016/01/25/borja-fernandez-ficha-valladolid/00031453736427854761830.htm|title=Borja Fernández ficha por el Valladolid|trans-title=Borja Fernández signs for Valladolid|newspaper=La Voz de Galicia|language=Spanish|date=25 January 2016|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref> On 12 August, he rejoined Kolkata for the [[2016 Indian Super League|third ISL campaign]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/helder-postiga-retained-as-atletico-de-kolkata-marquee-borja-lara-stay/story-YLXa7grRNQbEELJaG0jjMI.html|title=Helder Postiga retained as Atletico de Kolkata marquee; Borja, Lara stay|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|first=Dhiman|last=Sarkar|date=12 August 2016|accessdate=20 September 2016}}</ref>


On 17 January 2017, Fernández returned to Spain and its second tier after agreeing to a six-month deal with [[UD Almería]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.udalmeriasad.com/noticia/el-almeria-cierra-el-fichaje-de-borja-fernandez-un-medio-centro-con-experiencia|title=El Almería cierra el fichaje de Borja Fernández, un medio centro con experiencia|trans-title=Almería complete the signing of Borja Fernández, a central midfielder with experience|publisher=UD Almería|language=Spanish|date=17 January 2017|accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref> On 12 July, he returned to Valladolid for a third spell after signing a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realvalladolid.es/noticias/actualidad/12072017/Borja-III/|title=Borja III|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=Spanish|date=12 July 2017|accessdate=13 July 2017}}</ref>
On 17 January 2017, Fernández returned to Spain and its second tier after agreeing to a six-month deal with [[UD Almería]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.udalmeriasad.com/noticia/el-almeria-cierra-el-fichaje-de-borja-fernandez-un-medio-centro-con-experiencia|title=El Almería cierra el fichaje de Borja Fernández, un medio centro con experiencia|trans-title=Almería complete the signing of Borja Fernández, a central midfielder with experience|publisher=UD Almería|language=Spanish|date=17 January 2017|accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref> On 12 July, he returned to Valladolid for a third spell after signing a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realvalladolid.es/noticias/actualidad/12072017/Borja-III/|title=Borja III|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=Spanish|date=12 July 2017|accessdate=13 July 2017}}</ref>


After contributing sparingly as the latter side [[2018–19 La Liga|retained their top-flight status]], the 38-year-old Borja announced his retirement in May 2019. He remained connected to his last club, in other capacities.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.eldiadevalladolid.com/noticia/ZB6F5E577-D60F-D420-68D09FF260E0645A/Borja-anuncia-su-retirada|title=Borja anuncia su retirada|trans-title=Borja announces his retirement|newspaper=El Día de Valladolid|language=Spanish|date=17 May 2019|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
After contributing sparingly as the latter side [[2018–19 La Liga|retained their top-flight status]], the 38-year-old Borja announced his retirement in May 2019. He remained connected to his last club in other capacities.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.eldiadevalladolid.com/noticia/ZB6F5E577-D60F-D420-68D09FF260E0645A/Borja-anuncia-su-retirada|title=Borja anuncia su retirada|trans-title=Borja announces his retirement|newspaper=El Día de Valladolid|language=Spanish|date=17 May 2019|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


==Club statistics==
==Coaching career==
{{updated|match played on 8 February 2019}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j330.html|title=Borja: Borja Fernández Fernández|publisher=BDFutbol|accessdate=8 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=SW>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/borja-fernandez-fernandez/3004/|title=Borja Fernández|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=8 July 2014}}</ref>
After retiring, Fernández worked as assistant manager to [[Javier Baraja]] at [[Real Valladolid Promesas|Valladolid B]], later being in charge of the club's youths.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.diariodevalladolid.es/deportes/210728/195733/borja-nuevo-entrenador-pucela-juvenil-valiente-mi-equipo-sera.html|title=Borja, nuevo entrenador del Pucela Juvenil A: «Soy valiente y mi equipo lo será»|trans-title=Borja, new manager of Pucela ''Juvenil A'': "I am brave and so will my team be"|newspaper=Diario de Valladolid|first=J. I.|last=Fernández|language=Spanish|date=28 July 2021|accessdate=17 February 2025}}</ref> On 3 April 2024, he was appointed head coach of [[Tercera Federación]] team [[UD Ourense]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.laregion.es/deporte-local/borja-fernandez-nuevo-entrenador-ud-ourense_1_20240403-2440571.html|title=Borja Fernández, nuevo entrenador de la UD Ourense|trans-title=Borja Fernández, new manager of UD Ourense|newspaper=[[La Región]]|language=Spanish|date=3 April 2024|accessdate=17 February 2025}}</ref> leading them to promotion at the end of his [[2024–25 Tercera Federación|first full season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.laopinioncoruna.es/deportivo/2025/04/21/borja-fernandez-ascenso-similitud-vivi-116587097.html|title=Borja Fernández: «Este ascenso tiene similitud con el que viví en el Dépor»|trans-title=Borja Fernández: "This promotion is similar to the one I experienced at Dépor"|newspaper=La Opinión A Coruña|first=Daniel|last=Abelenda Lado|language=Spanish|date=21 April 2025|accessdate=22 January 2026}}</ref>
 
==Career statistics==
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For another footballer of the same name, see Borja Fernández (footballer, born 1995).
In this article, the first or paternal surname is Fernández and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.
Borja Fernández
Borja with Valladolid in 2019
Personal information
Full name Borja Fernández Fernández[1]
Date of birth (1981-01-14) 14 January 1981 (age 45)[2]
Place of birth Ourense, Spain[2]
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)[2]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Ourense (manager)
Youth career
Pabellón
1996–2000 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Real Madrid C
2001–2003 Real Madrid B 67 (2)
2003–2006 Real Madrid 23 (0)
2005–2006 → Mallorca (loan) 16 (0)
2006–2010 Valladolid 128 (3)
2010–2014 Getafe 57 (1)
2011–2012 → Deportivo La Coruña (loan) 22 (2)
2014 Atlético Kolkata 16 (1)
2015 Eibar 16 (1)
2015 Atlético Kolkata 15 (1)
2016 Valladolid 17 (0)
2016 Atlético Kolkata 16 (0)
2017 Almería 20 (2)
2017–2019 Valladolid 56 (3)
Total 469 (16)
National team
1997–1998 Spain U16 15 (0)
1998–1999 Spain U17 9 (0)
1999–2000 Spain U18 4 (0)
2002–2003 Spain U21 2 (0)
Teams managed
2024– Ourense
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Borja Fernández Fernández (born 14 January 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, currently manager of Segunda Federación club Ourense.

Having started his career at Real Madrid, he amassed La Liga totals of 222 matches and three goals over 11 seasons. He also represented in the competition Mallorca, Valladolid, Getafe and Eibar.

Fernández signed for ATK in 2014, winning the first Indian Super League.

Playing career[edit | edit source]

Spain[edit | edit source]

Born in Ourense, Galicia, Fernández joined Real Madrid's academy in 1996 and, after impressive displays for the C and B teams, was promoted to the main squad in 2003. He appeared in 15 La Liga games that season – with his debut coming on 2 September 2003 in a 1–1 away draw against Villarreal CF[3]– and eight in his second year (mostly as a late substitute).

Unable to break into the first team, Fernández was loaned to RCD Mallorca for the 2005–06 campaign, where he also played sparingly. He subsequently joined Segunda División club Real Valladolid, being instrumental in the side's top-flight promotion after a three-year hiatus and continuing to start regularly in the subsequent seasons under manager José Luis Mendilibar.[4]

Fernández was again a defensive pillar for Valladolid in 2009–10, featuring in 31 matches as the Castile and León side was eventually relegated, as 19th. In late May 2010, he signed a four-year contract with Getafe CF.[5]

In August 2011, Fernández returned to the second division and joined Deportivo de La Coruña, with Rubén Pérez heading in the opposite direction.[6] He subsequently returned to Geta, scoring his first official goal for the team on 16 March 2013, the game's only at home against Athletic Bilbao.[7]

India and Eibar[edit | edit source]

On 4 July 2014, at the age of 33, Fernández moved abroad for the first time, becoming the first signing for ATK of the Indian Super League and the very first signing in the league ever.[8] He scored the second goal in the league's opening match, a 3–0 home victory over Mumbai City FC.[9] In the next fixture he was sent off for two yellow cards in the 84th minute, but his team still won 2–0 at NorthEast United FC.[10]

Fernández played a pivotal role for Atlético as they went on to win the championship, defeating Kerala Blasters FC in the final through a last-minute goal by Mohammed Rafique.[11] On 31 December 2014 he returned to Spain, after agreeing to a six-month contract with top-tier club SD Eibar.[12] His debut came on 16 January of the following year, replacing Javi Lara in added time of a 1–1 draw at Córdoba CF.[13] He started in 14 of his appearances to help the Basques retain their status, scoring an equaliser in a 1–1 away draw against Getafe on 17 May.[14]

On 17 June 2015, Fernández returned to ATK,[15][16] succeeding his compatriot Luis García as the franchise's captain for their second campaign.[17] He scored once in 15 matches – in a 4–0 home rout of FC Goa on 22 November[18]– as his team were eliminated in the semi-finals by Chennaiyin FC.

Valladolid return and later years[edit | edit source]

Fernández returned to Valladolid on 25 January 2016, linking until the end of the second-division season.[19] On 12 August, he rejoined Kolkata for the third ISL campaign.[20]

On 17 January 2017, Fernández returned to Spain and its second tier after agreeing to a six-month deal with UD Almería.[21] On 12 July, he returned to Valladolid for a third spell after signing a one-year contract.[22]

After contributing sparingly as the latter side retained their top-flight status, the 38-year-old Borja announced his retirement in May 2019. He remained connected to his last club in other capacities.[23]

Coaching career[edit | edit source]

After retiring, Fernández worked as assistant manager to Javier Baraja at Valladolid B, later being in charge of the club's youths.[24] On 3 April 2024, he was appointed head coach of Tercera Federación team UD Ourense,[25] leading them to promotion at the end of his first full season.[26]

Career statistics[edit | edit source]

[27][28][2]

Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Real Madrid 2001–02 La Liga 0 0 3 0 — 3 0
2002–03 La Liga 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
2003–04 La Liga 15 0 5 0 4[lower-alpha 1] 0 24 0
2004–05 La Liga 8 0 2 0 0 0 10 0
Total 23 0 11 0 4 0 38 0
Mallorca 2005–06 La Liga 16 0 1 0 — 17 0
Valladolid 2006–07 Segunda División 37 2 5 0 — 42 2
2007–08 La Liga 31 1 4 0 — 35 1
2008–09 La Liga 29 0 2 0 — 31 0
2009–10 La Liga 31 0 1 0 — 32 0
Total 128 3 13 0 — 140 3
Getafe 2010–11 La Liga 13 0 1 0 6[lower-alpha 2] 0 20 0
2012–13 La Liga 16 1 1 0 — 17 1
2013–14 La Liga 28 0 1 0 — 29 0
Total 57 1 3 0 6 0 66 1
Deportivo 2011–12 Segunda División 22 2 2 0 — 24 2
ATK 2014 Indian Super League 16 1 — 16 1
Eibar 2014–15 La Liga 16 1 0 0 — 16 1
ATK 2015 Indian Super League 15 1 — 15 1
Valladolid 2015–16 Segunda División 17 0 0 0 — 17 0
ATK 2016 Indian Super League 16 0 — 16 0
Almería 2016–17 Segunda División 20 2 0 0 — 20 2
Valladolid 2017–18 Segunda División 37 3 0 0 4[lower-alpha 3] 0 41 3
2018–19 La Liga 19 0 3 0 — 22 0
Total 56 3 3 0 4 0 63 1
Career total 402 14 32 0 14 0 448 14
  1. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  2. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ↑ Appearances in La Liga play-offs

Honours[edit | edit source]

Valladolid

Deportivo

ATK

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Ros, Cayetano (22 December 2011). "Borja llora la lesión de Juanlu" [Borja mourns Juanlu injury]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 June 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Borja Fernández at WorldFootball.net
  3. ↑ Ramírez Orsikowsky, Jorge (3 September 2003). "La cantera le da al Madrid un punto ante el Villarreal" [Youth system gives Madrid one point against Villarreal]. El Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. ↑ "El adiós a una leyenda blanquivioleta" [Farewell to a blanquivioleta legend] (in Spanish). Real Valladolid. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  5. ↑ Pérez, José Ignacio (21 May 2010). "Borja 'debuta' en el Getafe" [Borja makes Getafe 'debut']. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ↑ "Borja anuncia que ya es del Depor y Rubén irá al Getafe" [Borja announces he belongs to Depor and Rubén will go to Getafe]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 22 August 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  7. ↑ "El Athletic de Bielsa cae tras dos victorias seguidas" [Bielsa's Athletic fall after two consecutive wins] (in Spanish). Goal. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. ↑ "Borja Fernández se va a la Superliga india" [Borja Fernández goes to the Indian Superleague]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. ↑ Iyer, Krishnan (12 October 2014). "Indian Super League: Atletico de Kolkata stun Mumbai City FC 3–0 in 1st ISL 2014 match". India.com. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata outshine NorthEast United FC 2–0". India Today. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "Substitute Mohammed Rafique hands Atlético de Kolkata the title". Indian Super League. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  12. ↑ "Borja Fernández jugará en el Eibar hasta final de temporada" [Borja Fernández will play in Eibar until the end of the season] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ↑ Melero, Delfín (16 January 2015). "El Eibar aprovecha una mala noche" [Eibar make the most of a bad night]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 January 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  14. ↑ Gómez, Clara (17 May 2015). "El Getafe es de Primera" [Getafe belong to Primera]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  15. ↑ "Atletico de Kolkata retain midfielder Borja Fernandez". The Times of India. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  16. ↑ "Welcome Borja Fernández". Facebook. June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  17. ↑ "Rival managers hopeful of positive results". Indian Super League. 11 October 2014. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  18. ↑ "ISL 2015: Atletico de Kolkata rout FC Goa 4–0 to go top of the table". Firstpost. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  19. ↑ "Borja Fernández ficha por el Valladolid" [Borja Fernández signs for Valladolid]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 25 January 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  20. ↑ Sarkar, Dhiman (12 August 2016). "Helder Postiga retained as Atletico de Kolkata marquee; Borja, Lara stay". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  21. ↑ "El Almería cierra el fichaje de Borja Fernández, un medio centro con experiencia" [Almería complete the signing of Borja Fernández, a central midfielder with experience] (in Spanish). UD Almería. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  22. ↑ "Borja III" (in Spanish). Real Valladolid. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  23. ↑ "Borja anuncia su retirada" [Borja announces his retirement]. El Día de Valladolid (in Spanish). 17 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  24. ↑ Fernández, J. I. (28 July 2021). "Borja, nuevo entrenador del Pucela Juvenil A: «Soy valiente y mi equipo lo será»" [Borja, new manager of Pucela Juvenil A: "I am brave and so will my team be"]. Diario de Valladolid (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  25. ↑ "Borja Fernández, nuevo entrenador de la UD Ourense" [Borja Fernández, new manager of UD Ourense]. La Región (in Spanish). 3 April 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  26. ↑ Abelenda Lado, Daniel (21 April 2025). "Borja Fernández: «Este ascenso tiene similitud con el que viví en el Dépor»" [Borja Fernández: "This promotion is similar to the one I experienced at Dépor"]. La Opinión A Coruña (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 January 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  27. ↑ Template:BDFutbol
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 Borja Fernández at Soccerway

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