Robert Fernández
He won the Copa del Rey twice with Barcelona and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1989.
Fernández played for various national youth teams, including the under-21 and under-23 squads.
Robert Fernández is a former Spanish footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
Biography
Early Life
Roberto 'Robert' Fernández Bonillo was born in Betxí, Province of Castellón, Spain. He began his football journey at a young age, emerging through the ranks of Villarreal CF before making his professional debut with CD Castellón in 1979.
Career
Fernández's career spanned over two decades, during which he played primarily as a central midfielder. After his stint at CD Castellón, he joined Valencia CF in 1981, where he made a significant impact by scoring 33 goals in his first four seasons. In 1986, he signed with FC Barcelona, contributing to the team's success with ten goals in his debut season and helping them secure multiple titles, including two Copa del Rey trophies and the 1988–89 European Cup Winners' Cup. After returning to Valencia in 1990, he continued to perform well despite facing injury challenges. He later re-joined Villarreal in 1995, where he played a crucial role in their promotion to La Liga before retiring in 2001 after two seasons with Córdoba CF.
Following his retirement, Fernández transitioned into coaching, taking charge of teams such as Valencia B, Orihuela CF, and UD Alzira. He also had a brief managerial role at Córdoba during the 2004–05 season.
International Career
On the international stage, Fernández earned 29 caps for the Spain national team, scoring one goal. He was part of the squad for the UEFA Euro 1984 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup, making his debut in a qualifying match against Iceland in 1982.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Fernández left a lasting legacy in Spanish football, marked by his contributions to club and country, as well as his subsequent coaching endeavors. His honors include winning the Segunda División with Castellón and multiple trophies with Barcelona, showcasing his impact on the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Betxí, Province of Castellón, Fernández started playing professionally with CD Castellón in 1979 after emerging through the ranks of neighbours Villarreal CF. Two years later, he moved to another club in the community, Valencia CF, proceeding to total 33 La Liga goals in his first four seasons but suffering relegation in 1986. Fernández signed for FC Barcelona in the summer of 1986. He scored ten times in 40 matches in his debut campaign, including a penalty in a 2–1 home win against Real Madrid, who won that year's league ahead of the Catalans. Having been essential as Barça won two vice-championships, two Copa del Rey trophies and the 1988–89 European Cup Winners' Cup, Fernández returned to Valencia in 1990. He helped the latter to two consecutive fourth-place finishes, and spent almost the entire 1993–94 on the sidelines due to injury. For the 1995–96 season, Fernández re-joined another familiar team, Villarreal who now competed in the Segunda División. He scored once in 36 appearances in his third year to help them to achieve a first-ever promotion, being immediately relegated afterwards. He retired in 2001 at the age of 39, after two seasons in the second tier with Córdoba CF. Subsequently, after more than 700 official games, Fernández moved into coaching, being in charge of lowly Valencia B, Orihuela CF and UD Alzira in his native region. In the 2004–05 campaign he was one of four managers for Córdoba, who finished in 19th position and dropped down to Segunda…
Fernández earned 29 caps and scored one goal for Spain in nine years, and was included in the squad for the UEFA Euro 1984 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup tournaments. His debut came during the former's qualifying stage, in a 1–0 home win over Iceland on 27 October 1982 in which he played the full 90 minutes.
International goals
Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first.
- Club
- Villarreal CF (1978–1979)
- Club
- Córdoba CF (1999–2001)
- Club
- FC Barcelona (1986–1990)
- Club
- Valencia CF (1981–1986)
- Club
- CD Castellón (1979–1981)
- Club
- Valencia CF (1990–1995)
- Club
- Villarreal CF (1995–1999)
- Club
- Spain national under-18 football team (1979–1980)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (1981–1981)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (1980–1988)
- Club
- Spain national under-23 football team (1982–1982)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (1983–1983)
- Club
- Spain national amateur football team (1983–1983)
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Castellón
Segunda División: 1980–81 Barcelona
Copa del Rey: 1987–88, 1989–90 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1988–89 Spain U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 1986; runner-up: 1984
Clubs
- Villarreal CF1978–1979
- CD Castellón1979–1981
- Spain national under-18 football team1979–1980
- Spain national under-21 association football team1980–1988
- Spain national under-19 football team1981–1981
- Valencia CF1981–1986
- Spain national under-23 football team1982–1982
- Spain men's national football team1983–1983
- Spain national amateur football team1983–1983
- FC Barcelona1986–1990
- Valencia CF1990–1995
- Villarreal CF1995–1999
- Córdoba CF1999–2001
Played together with
- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
- Aarón EscandellVillarreal CF · 2003–2008
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
- Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011
- Abass LawallCórdoba CF · 2001–2002
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abel BuadesCD Castellón · 2002–2003
Abel Gómez MorenoCórdoba CF · 2012–2015- Abel Moreno ZorreroCórdoba CF · 2015
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Roberto 'Robert' Fernández Bonillo is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mostly as a central midfielder.
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