Enzo Fernandez shares the inspiration behind his name, revealing the footballer his father named him after.

Enzo Fernandez spoke to the club’s website, sharing some intriguing insights about his life before joining Chelsea.

“My family supports River Plate, although two of my brothers are Boca Juniors fans. Still, they’ve always stood by me and celebrated my successes as if they were their own.

“My dad is a passionate River fan, which is why he named me Enzo, after Enzo Francescoli, a legendary attacking midfielder at the club. My family was incredibly proud when I achieved one of my biggest dreams by playing for River.

“River taught me important values and provided everything a player could need, including psychological support. They were always there for me—I was never left beh

ind.”