Rubén Fernández (footballer)


Rubén Fernández Real is a retired Paraguayan football player. He captained the national team during the 1953 South American Championship that was won by Paraguay.

Career

Fernández started his career around 1946 in the youth divisions of Club Estero Bellaco in the city of Villarrica. In 1950, he moved to Club Libertad. After winning the South American Championship with Paraguay, Fernández was transferred to the Argentine club Boca Juniors, where he played from 1953 to 1956 and won the 1954 Argentine championship. He ended his career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, having played there from 1957 to 1958.

Personal life

After retiring from football, Fernández became a dentist.