Álvaro Carreras
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Álvaro Fernández Carreras[1] | ||
Date of birth | 23 March 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Ferrol, Spain[1] | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Benfica | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2012 | Racing de Ferrol | ||
2012–2017 | Deportivo de La Coruña | ||
2017–2020 | Real Madrid | ||
2020–2022 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022–2024 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Preston North End (loan) | 39 | (0) |
2023–2024 | → Granada (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2024 | → Benfica (loan) | 11 | (1) |
2024– | Benfica | 0 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2021 | Spain U19 | 2 | (0) |
2023– | Spain U21 | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:49, 24 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:51, 24 May 2024 (UTC) |
Álvaro Fernández Carreras (born 23 March 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Benfica.
Club career
[edit]Born in Ferrol, Fernández started his career with Galicia de Caranza, Racing de Ferrol and Deportivo de La Coruña, before joining Real Madrid in 2017.[2]
Manchester United
[edit]Fernández signed for Manchester United from Real Madrid in September 2020 on a four-year contract,[3][4] amid interest from other European clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City.[5] He began training with the first team during the early stages of the 2021–22 season.[6]
Fernández was a regular for the under-23 team in his first season at Manchester United, making 20 league appearances and one in the EFL Trophy, as well as seven for the under-18s, and two in the FA Youth Cup. He then played 21 times in the league in 2021–22, all as a starter, as well as playing in all three EFL Trophy matches and six of the seven in the UEFA Youth League. He received his first call-up to the Manchester United first team in April 2022, when he was named on the bench for the Premier League match at home to Chelsea.[7] He was also named on the bench against Brighton & Hove Albion.[8]
On 11 May 2022, Fernández was named Manchester United's U23 Player of the Year.[9] He departed the club in 2024 before making his debut for the senior team.
Preston North End (loan)
[edit]On 26 July 2022, Fernández joined EFL Championship club Preston North End on loan for the duration of the 2022–23 season.[10][11] Fernández made his debut on 30 July 2022, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Robbie Brady in a 0–0 draw away at Wigan Athletic.[12]
Granada (loan)
[edit]On 1 September 2023, Fernández joined La Liga club Granada on a season-long loan.[13] On 14 January 2024, he was recalled by Manchester United.[14]
Benfica
[edit]On 17 January 2024, Manchester United sent Fernández on loan to Primeira Liga club Benfica until the end of the 2023–24 season.[15] The loan deal included an optional buy-clause, reported to be €6 million, which became mandatory if he started 50% of Benfica's remaining games during the loan spell.[16]
Seven days later, Fernández made his debut for Benfica, coming on as a second-half substitute in the Taça da Liga semi-final against Estoril; the game ended 1–1, with Benfica being subsequently eliminated by penalty shootout.[17] On 4 February, he made his Primeira Liga debut, coming off the bench to replace Morato during the second half of a 3–0 victory over Gil Vicente at the Estádio da Luz.[18]
On 26 May 2024, Manchester United announced that Benfica had exercised the €6 million buy option in Fernández's loan contract, which included €3 million in potential add-ons.[19][20] Subsequently, he signed a new contract with Benfica until 2029.[21]
International career
[edit]Fernández has played youth international football for Spain at under-19 and under-21 levels.[22] He made his debut for the under-19 team on 26 October 2021, when he started in a friendly match against Israel.[23]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 17 May 2024[24]
Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Manchester United U21 | 2020–21[25] | — | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
2021–22[26] | — | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Preston North End (loan) | 2022–23[27] | Championship | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 42 | 0 | ||
Granada (loan) | 2023–24[28] | La Liga | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | |||
Benfica (loan) | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | |
Career total | 63 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 76 | 1 |
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
[edit]- Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year: 2021–22[29]
- Preston North End Young Player of the Year: 2022–23[30]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Álvaro Carreras at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Álvaro" (in Spanish). Real Madrid CF. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Railston, Steven (22 September 2021). "Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Profile of Manchester united's young talent". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Man Utd add three to academy including Alvaro Fernandez Carreras from Real Madrid". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Alvaro Fernandez Carreras: Things to Know About the Exciting Young Defender". 90min.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Marshall, Adam (11 October 2021). "Training update from Carrington". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Harry (28 April 2022). "The Academy players in United's matchday squad". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ Marshall, Tyrone (6 May 2022). "Man United squad vs Brighton includes Harry Maguire and Alvaro Fernandez". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Fernandez named U23s Player of the Year". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Álvaro Fernández Checks In At Deepdale". PNEFC.net. Preston North End. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Fernandez signs new deal before loan move". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Wigan Athletic 0-0 Preston North End: Latics held by 10-men visitors". BBC Sport. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Comunicado Oficial | Álvaro Fernández, nuevo jugador del Granada CF" [Official announcement | Álvaro Fernández, new player of Granada CF] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Comunicado Oficial | Álvaro Carreras" [Official Announcement | Álvaro Carreras] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Álvaro Carreras reforça o Benfica!" [Álvaro Carreras reinforces Benfica!] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Álvaro Fernández no Benfica: o valor do negócio e outras condições" [Álvaro Fernández at Benfica: the value of the deal and other conditions]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 16 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Histórico. Estoril Praia na final da Taça da Liga" [Historical. Estoril Praia in the Taça da Liga final]. RTP Desporto (in Portuguese). 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Andrade, David (4 February 2024). "Benfica dá prova de força e assume a liderança" [Benfica proves its strength and takes the lead]. Público (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Critchley, Mark; Rai, Guillermo; more. "Man Utd's Fernandez joins Benfica on permanent basis". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Fernandez joins Benfica on permanent deal". www.manutd.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Álvaro Carreras signs for Benfica until 2029". S.L. Benfica. 26 May 2024.
- ^ "A. Fernández's matches". besoccer.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Manchester United talent Alvaro Fernandez makes Spain U19 debut". United In Focus. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Álvaro Carreras at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Álvaro Carreras in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Álvaro Carreras in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Álvaro Carreras in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Álvaro Carreras in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Harry (11 May 2022). "Fernandez named Under-23s Player of the Year". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "2023 Player Award Winners". Preston North End. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- 2003 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Mallorca
- Spanish men's footballers
- Spain men's youth international footballers
- Spain men's under-21 international footballers
- Men's association football fullbacks
- English Football League players
- Primeira Liga players
- La Liga players
- Manchester United F.C. players
- Preston North End F.C. players
- Granada CF footballers
- S.L. Benfica footballers
- Spanish expatriate men's footballers
- Spanish expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- Spanish expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
- Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal