Borja Fernández

India and Eibar On 4 July 2014, at the age of 33, Fernández moved abroad for the first time, becoming the first signing for ATK of the Indian Super League and the very first signing in the league ever. He scored the second goal in the league's opening match, a 3–0 home victory over Mumbai City FC. In the next fixture he was sent off for two yellow cards in the 84th minute, but his team still won 2–0 at NorthEast United FC.

Fernández played a pivotal role for Atlético as they went on to win the championship, defeating Kerala Blasters FC in the final through a last-minute goal by Mohammed Rafique. On 31 December 2014 he returned to Spain, after agreeing to a six-month contract with top-tier club SD Eibar. His debut came on 16 January of the following year, replacing Javi Lara in added time of a 1–1 draw at Córdoba CF. He started in 14 of his appearances to help the Basques retain their status, scoring an equaliser in a 1–1 away draw against Getafe on 17 May.

On 17 June 2015, Fernández returned to ATK, succeeding his compatriot Luis García as the franchise's captain for their second campaign. He scored once in 15 matches – in a 4–0 home rout of FC Goa on 22 November – as his team were eliminated in the semi-finals by Chennaiyin FC.

Valladolid return and later career Fernández returned to Valladolid on 25 January 2016, linking until the end of the second-division season. On 12 August, he rejoined Kolkata for the third ISL campaign.

On 17 January 2017, Fernández returned to Spain and its second tier after agreeing to a six-month deal with UD Almería. On 12 July, he returned to Valladolid for a third spell after signing a one-year contract.

After contributing sparingly as the latter side retained their top-flight status, the 38-year-old Borja announced his retirement in May 2019. He remained connected to his last club in other capacities.

Coaching career After retiring, Fernández worked as assistant manager to Javier Baraja at Valladolid B, later being in charge of the club's youths. On 3 April 2024, he was appointed head coach of Tercera Federación team UD Ourense, overseeing consecutive promotions in his first two full seasons but leaving in June 2026.

On 16 June 2026, Fernández was appointed at CD Lugo in the Primera Federación.

Career statistics

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Honours Valladolid Segunda División: 2006–07

Deportivo Segunda División: 2011–12

ATK Indian Super League: 2014, 2016