Joaquín Fernández (footballer, born 1999)

Joaquín Fernández Pertusso (born 22 January 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga de Expansión MX club Dorados.

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.

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

Personal life
Joaquín is the younger brother of Progreso midfielder Fabricio. Fernández also holds an Italian passport.