Pelayo Fernández
Spanish footballer (born 2003)
Pelayo Fernández Balboa (born 29 April 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rayo Vallecano.
Career
Fernández joined FC Barcelona's La Masia in 2019, from CD Quirinal, and had a previous stint at Sporting de Gijón. He started his career with Spanish side Barcelona Atlètic, where he was described as "orming a tandem in the axis of the defense with the left-handed Chadi Riad who has been growing with the passing of the games until they gel together and become in one of the keys to the good season of the subsidiary".
On 2 July 2024, Fernández signed a four-year contract with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano. He made his professional debut on 29 March of the following year, starting in a 2–0 away win over Deportivo Alavés.
On 1 September 2025, Fernández was loaned to Segunda División side Cádiz CF, for one year.
Style of play
Fernández mainly operates as a defender and has been described as "good ball handling has made him a starter as a defensive pivot". He has also been described as "excel in the aerial game... very effective in both positioning and anticipation".
Personal life
Fernández is the son of former Spain international Sergio Fernández.
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