Biography
Who is Fernando Muslera?
Early life and real name
Néstor Fernando Muslera Micol was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 16, 1986, to Uruguayan parents who were working in the neighboring country temporarily. He was born just minutes after Argentina eliminated Uruguay from the 1986 FIFA World Cup, which led to a humorous mix-up by the obstetrician regarding his name. Instead of being named after the Argentine goalscorer Pedro Pasculli, his parents chose to name him after Uruguayan player Fernando Morena.
When Fernando was only eight months old, his family relocated back to Uruguay, though he maintained dual nationality. He grew up in the region and eventually entered the youth system at Montevideo Wanderers, where he began developing his skills as a professional football player.
Club career highlights
Fernando began his professional path with Montevideo Wanderers before moving to Nacional on loan in 2007. His strong performances caught the attention of European scouts, leading to a transfer to Italian club Lazio later that year for a fee of approximately three million euros. During his time in Italy, he won the Coppa Italia in 2009 after a dramatic penalty shootout against Sampdoria where he made crucial saves.
In July 2011, he transferred to Turkish Süper Lig club Galatasaray for a fee of around seven million euros. Over a long and decorated tenure with the Turkish giants, he made over five hundred competitive appearances. He secured numerous domestic honors, including multiple Süper Lig titles, Turkish Cups, and Turkish Super Cups, before leaving the club in 2025 to join Argentine side Estudiantes.
International career
Fernando made his senior international debut for the Uruguay national football team in October 2009 during a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. He went on to earn over one hundred caps for his country and established himself as the undisputed first choice in goal for more than a decade.
He represented Uruguay in five consecutive Copa América tournaments, lifting the trophy as a champion in 2011. Also, he appeared in five different editions of the FIFA World Cup, playing in the 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments, thereby cementing his status as a key figure in modern Uruguayan football history.
Birthday and age
Fernando Muslera was born on June 16, 1986, which makes Fernando 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Fernando shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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