Joaquín Fernández

Joaquín Fernández Moreno (born 31 May 1996), sometimes known as just Joaquín, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or midfielder for CD Mirandés.

Club career Almería Born in Huércal de Almería, Almería, Andalusia, Joaquín joined UD Almería's youth setup in 2010, aged 16, after starting it out at UCD La Cañada Atlético. He made his senior debuts with the B-team in the 2012–13 season, in Segunda División B.

On 2 December 2013 Joaquín moved to Liverpool in a trial basis. He trained with the club's under-18 squad, but returned to the Rojiblancos ten days later.

On 14 October 2015 Joaquín made his first team debut, starting in a 2–1 Copa del Rey home win against Gimnàstic de Tarragona. He made his Segunda División debut on 9 January of the following year, coming on as a late substitute for Quique González in a 1–1 draw at CD Mirandés.

On 1 December 2016, after becoming a regular starter under Fernando Soriano, Joaquín renewed his contract until 2021, being definitely promoted to the main squad the following January. Ahead of the 2018–19 campaign, he was named team captain.

Valladolid On 31 August 2018, Joaquín signed a five-year contract with Real Valladolid, newly promoted to La Liga.

Trabzonspor On 30 June 2023, Joaquín moved abroad and signed for Trabzonspor of the Turkish Süper Lig.

Sporting Kansas City On 13 August 2024, Joaquín signed an eighteen month contract with a Major League Soccer Club, Sporting Kansas City. Following the 2025 season, Kansas City opted to release him from the club.

Later career On 28 January 2026, Joaquín returned to his home country and joined SD Huesca in the second division on a short-term deal. On 6 July, after suffering relegation, he moved to CD Mirandés, also relegated to Primera Federación, on a one-year contract.

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