Biography
Who is Augusto Fernández?
Early life and career beginnings
Augusto Matías Fernández was born in Pergamino, Argentina. He developed his skills as a youth graduate at the Argentine club River Plate. He made his official debut for the River Plate first team on January 29, 2006, when he entered as a substitute during a match against Tiro Federal.
In April 2007, he scored his first professional goal for the club in a draw against Belgrano. Under the guidance of coach Diego Simeone, he contributed to the team's victory in the 2008 Clausura tournament, appearing in 15 of the 19 scheduled matches.
European football career
In August 2009, Augusto Fernández moved to France to join Saint-Étienne. He made his Ligue 1 debut in September against Rennes. Later that year, he scored his first goal for the club during a home victory against Bordeaux. He spent one season with the French side before returning to Argentina.
He signed with Vélez Sarsfield in July 2010. During his time there, the team won the 2011 Clausura. He was a key part of the squad, scoring four goals during that campaign. He also helped the team reach the Copa Libertadores semi-finals that same year.
Time in Spain and professional retirement
Augusto joined the Spanish club Celta de Vigo in August 2012. He quickly became a regular starter for the team. In 2014, the club appointed him as team captain. He played for Celta for several seasons, consistently appearing in their league matches.
In January 2016, he transferred to Atlético Madrid. He played in the 2016 Champions League final for the club. After a brief stint with the Chinese club Beijing Renhe in 2018, he returned to Spain to play for Cádiz. He retired from professional football in May 2021 after the team secured their place in the top division.
International experience with Argentina
Augusto Fernández earned his first international cap for the Argentina national team in September 2011 during a match against Brazil. He went on to make 16 appearances for his country throughout his career.
He was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad under manager Alejandro Sabella and received a runners-up medal. In 2016, he participated in the Copa América Centenario. He started most of the matches in that tournament but missed the final round due to an injury sustained during the semifinal.
Birthday and age
Augusto Fernández was born on April 10, 1986, which makes Augusto 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Augusto shares the date with 69 other famous people.
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