Roberto Fernández Jaén (born 3 July 2002) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for RCD Espanyol and the Spain national team.
Club career Málaga Born in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Andalusia, Fernández represented Puente Genil FC, Córdoba CF, Sevilla FC and Málaga CF as a youth. On 4 December 2020, while still a youth, he renewed his contract with the latter side until 2024.
On 16 August 2021, before even having appeared for the reserves, Fernández made his first-team debut by starting in a 0–0 home draw against CD Mirandés in the Segunda División. He scored his first professional goal six days later, netting the equalizer in a 2–2 away draw against UD Ibiza.
On 22 July 2022, Fernández joined FC Barcelona on a one-year loan deal, being initially assigned to the reserves in Primera Federación. Upon returning, he became an undisputed starter for the club, scoring 20 goals overall during the campaign as Málaga returned to the second division at first attempt.
Braga On 9 July 2024, Fernández moved abroad for the first time in his career and signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side SC Braga, for a fee of € 1.8 million plus 1.2 million on variables. He scored his first goal for the club on 15 August, netting the side's second in a 2–1 away win over Servette FC in the UEFA Europa League.
Espanyol On 14 January 2025, Fernández was loaned to La Liga side RCD Espanyol until the end of the season. He made his debut in the category three days later, scoring the winner in a 2–1 home success over Real Valladolid.
On 27 June 2025, Fernández signed a permanent six-year deal with the Pericos, after the club acquired 50% of his economic rights.
International career After representing Spain at under-21 level in 2024, Fernández received his first call-up to the full side on 18 September 2026, for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League matches against England, Croatia and Czech Republic.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMálaga2021–22Segunda División32221———3432023–24Primera Federación341520——454120Total661741——457523Málaga B2021–22Tercera Federación00———1010Barcelona B (loan)2022–23Primera Federación34610——21367Braga2024–25Primeira Liga1522010121—303Espanyol (loan)2024–25La Liga196————196Espanyol 2025–26La Liga 38720———4072026–27La Liga 7600———76Espanyol total641920———6619Career total1784491101217620752
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSpain202610Total10
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