Joaquín Fernández

Joaquín Fernández Pertusso (born 22 January 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Club career A youth academy product of Defensor Sporting, Fernández joined River Plate Montevideo prior to the 2018 Uruguayan Primera División season. He made his professional debut on 12 May 2018 in a 1–0 league win against his former club Defensor.

On 6 August 2020, Eredivisie club Heerenveen announced the signing of Fernández on a three-year deal. On 4 March 2021, he returned to Uruguay by signing for Montevideo City Torque on a loan deal until the end of the year. On 15 January 2023, he joined Boston River.

On 1 February 2024, Fernández signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Bulgarian First League club Levski Sofia, becoming the first ever Uruguayan to join the club. Four months later on 1 June, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

On 12 July 2024, Fernández joined Mexican club Dorados.

In August 2025, Fernández moved to Chile and joined Deportes La Serena.

International career Fernández has represented Uruguay at under-18 and under-20 level.