Leonardo Fernández

Fénix

Born in Montevideo, Fernández joined Fénix's youth setup in 2011, from lowly CSyD Amanecer. On 31 May 2015, aged just 16, he made his first team – and Primera División – debut, coming on as a late substitute for Martín Ligüera in a 2–0 away loss against Peñarol. After spending his first two seasons as a backup, Fernández started to appear regularly from the 2017 campaign onwards. He scored his first professional goal on 25 March of that year, netting the winner in a 2–1 home defeat of El Tanque Sisley. On 4 March 2018, Fernández scored a brace in a 3–2 defeat to Defensor Sporting. On 29 July, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 away routing of Cerro, and finished the campaign with 11 goals, playing a key part as his side narrowly avoided relegation.

Tigres UANL

On 24 June 2019, Fernández joined Mexican club Tigres UANL on a free transfer. He was immediately loaned out to Club Universidad de Chile.

Toluca

On 12 December 2019, Fernández joined Deportivo Toluca on a season-long loan. Despite his stellar form, head coach Ricardo Ferretti relegated him to a supporting role upon rejoining Tigres UANL. On 19 December 2021, Fernández joined Toluca on permanent basis.

Loan to Fluminense

On 4 July 2023, Fernández joined Fluminense on a one-year loan. The loan was terminated early after the player failed to make an impact at the club.

Peñarol

On 17 January 2024, Fernández joined Peñarol on a one-year loan. He finished the season as the…

As a youth international, Fernández has represented Uruguay at the 2015 South American U-17 Championship and the 2019 Pan American Games.

Club

As of 26 November 2023

Tigres UANL

CONCACAF Champions League: 2020 FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2020 Fluminense

Copa Libertadores: 2023 Peñarol

Uruguayan Primera División: 2024 Copa Uruguay: 2025 Individual

Uruguayan Primera División player of the season: 2024 Uruguayan Primera División young player of the season: 2018 Uruguayan Primera División team of the season: 2018, 2024 Uruguayan Primera División top scorer: 2024 Liga MX player of the month: January 2020