José Carlos Fernández (Bolivian footballer)

José Carlos Fernández González (, born 24 January 1971) is a Bolivian retired football goalkeeper who is currently active as director of football of Bolivian club Bolívar.

Early career
Fernández developed his football skills at Tahuichi Academy, where he received a full scholarship to go to the United States and play while in college. After he finished school, he pursued a career as a professional goalkeeper.

International success at Cali
In his home country, Fernández played for important teams such as Oriente Petrolero, Blooming and Bolívar. He also went abroad to play for Córdoba CF in Spain, Jaguares and Veracruz in Mexico, New England Revolution in the MLS, Independiente Santa Fe and Deportivo Cali from Colombia.

International career
He has been capped for the Bolivia national team on 26 occasions, having participated in 1999 Copa América and 2004 among the most important tournaments he took part in. He represented his country in 9 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1999 Confederations Cup.

Club

 * Blooming
 * Primera División (2): 1998, 1999


 * Bolívar
 * Primera División (1): 2002
 * Torneo de Apertura (1): 2009


 * Deportivo Cali
 * Torneo Finalización (1): 2005


 * Oriente Petrolero
 * Torneo de Clausura (1): 2010