Nacho Biography: Age, Net Worth, Social Media, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Club, Salary, Children
September 6, 2024José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias, professionally known as Nacho, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back. He currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah.
Nacho spent the majority of his professional career with Spanish giants Real Madrid, making over 300 appearances for the club since his debut in 2011.
During his time with Real Madrid, he has won an impressive array of trophies, including a record-tying six UEFA Champions League titles, a feat shared with legendary players Paco Gento, Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos, and Dani Carvajal.
Profile
- Full Name: José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias
- Stage Name: Nacho Fernández
- Born: January 18, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Occupation: Spanish footballer
- Height: 1.8 m
- Parent: José María Fernández and Maite Iglesias
- Siblings: Álex Fernández and Maite Fernández Iglesias
- Spouse: Maria Cortes (m. 2014)
- Children: José Ignacio Fernández Cortés and Alejandra Fernández Cortés
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million
Early Life and Education
José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias was born on January 18, 1990, in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain. He was raised by his parents, José María Fernández and Maite Iglesias, alongside his siblings, Álex Fernández, a professional footballer for La Liga club Cádiz, and Maite Fernández Iglesias.
While details about his educational background are unknown, Nacho’s focus from a young age was on his football career, which began with Real Madrid’s youth academy. His ethnicity is Spanish, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.
Career
Nacho joined Real Madrid’s youth academy at the age of 11 and steadily progressed through the ranks. He made his senior debut with the reserve team in the 2008-09 season in Segunda División B and continued to develop over the next two seasons.
Nacho made his La Liga debut with Real Madrid’s first team on April 23, 2011, as a left-back in a 6-3 victory over Valencia. From then on, he established himself as a versatile and reliable defender for the club, making over 300 appearances. Throughout his tenure with Real Madrid, he won 26 trophies, including a joint record of six UEFA Champions League titles.
Internationally, Nacho earned his first cap for Spain in 2013 and was part of the squads for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024, winning the latter. He also played in the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, contributing to Spain’s first major title in 11 years.
In June 2024, Nacho signed a two-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, a newly-promoted Saudi Pro League side. He was also part of Spain’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024, starting in the first group match and featuring in their victory over England in the final, further cementing his status as one of Spain’s most decorated players.
Social Media
- Instagram: @nachofdez90
- Facebook: Nacho Fernández Iglesias
- Twitter: @nachof_26
Personal Life
Nacho Fernández is married to Maria Cortes, with whom he has maintained a strong and enduring relationship since their childhood. The couple married in 2014 and have since built a beautiful family with four children—two daughters and two sons.
While the names of their two younger children have not been publicly disclosed, their eldest son, José Ignacio Fernández Cortés, and eldest daughter, Alejandra Fernández Cortés, have occasionally been the subject of media attention.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Nacho Fernández has an estimated net worth of $10 million. This figure is based on his career earnings from playing for Real Madrid and other clubs. In addition to his salary, Nacho has also earned significant income from sponsorship deals and commercial partnerships throughout his career.
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