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Immediate impact for NYCFC Fernandez started 15 of the 16 MLS matched played (including the playoff) during the 2025 season.

Impact After joining in the summer, Fernandez immediately boosted NYCFC's attack, drawing on his experience in Spain. He scored five goals and provided two assists, all after September, helping propel the team into a solid playoff run. As a designated player, he is expected to deliver an even greater impact in 2026, his first full MLS season, building on the strong impression he made in 2025.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Fernandez assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Fernandez continues his hot run with an assist that advances NYCFC to the conference finals. This puts him at two goals and one assist in four playoff matches, making 19 crosses with nine tackles and six shots on target in the process.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Seals deal Friday Fernandez scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 win over Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Fernandez recorded a brace to seal the win and advance NYCFC to the next round of the playoffs. He's been a huge attacking help during the series with Charlotte, recording nine shots (five on target), 16 crosses while creating four chances.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Attacking menace in loss Nicolas Fernandez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Nicolas Fernandez scored New York City's lone goal Saturday in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Seattle. The midfielder produced a team-high three accurate crosses and created two chances throughout his 90 minutes of play. Fernandez has scored twice and created seven chances across his last five appearances (five starts).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Fernandez scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Fernandez found the back of the net after just two minutes, opening the scoring in the match while leading NYCFC in crosses and chances created. The goal was the first since September 14th for the attacker as he's combined for four shots, five chances created and 14 crosses over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first MLS goal Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Fernandez found the back of the net Saturday to score his first career MLS goal. He has been a great addition to NYCFC's attack, already scoring and assisting twice in five league matches (four starts).

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Five corners in loss Nicolas Fernandez recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact Nicolas Fernandez led New York F.C. with five corners Saturday as they fell in a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of D.C. United. After assisting in his MLS-debut substitute appearance, the attacking midfielder has started three successive fixtures. Across the three-start stretch, Fernandez has delivered 13 crosses (one accurate), 10 corners and created four chances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in debut Fernandez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-3 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Fernandez made his MLS debut Friday, playing the last 30 minutes of the match and was an instant impact, assisting a huge goal to help deliver the win over Dallas. He figures to make the starting XI quickly, especially having played with Elche in both La Liga and La Liga 2 prior to signing with New York City F.C.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Signing with NYC FC Fernandez will sign a designated player contract with NYC FC after transferring from Elche, according to Tom Bogert.

Impact Fernandez was a very important player for Elche, including a role on set pieces, and he's likely to play a massive role for NYC FC, who continue to look for more attacking creativity toward the end of Maxi Moralez's career. Fernandez will be eligible to play after the MLS transfer window opens on July 24.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench Nicolas Fernandez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Almeria.

Impact Fernandez replaced Lautaro Blanco in the 77th minute. He assisted Ezequiel Ponce for the consolation goal in the 90th minute. This is his first goal involvement of the season. He has started only two matches in his 16 appearances. He also averages 1.3 tackles per game.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE