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Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias
Place of Birth: 
Madrid
Date of Birth: 
18/01/1990
Position: 
Centre back
Weight: 
75 kg
Height: 
179 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish

Despite his natural position being at the heart of the defence, Nacho is the jack of all trades. He acts intelligently in any position of the defence and always responds wherever he is supposed to be. He is known for his speed, levelheadedness and sureness in tackling. Despite his youth, he shows great maturity on the pitch. Moreover, he is able to get the ball played and has a good long pass.

Having been with the Whites for more than a decade makes him a man of the house who represents Real Madrid's values to perfection. He arrived at Alevín A in 2001 and, bit by bit, has moved up and up until reaching the first team. Mourinho has always believed in him. He took him to the USA for the pre-season and now he has given him the opportunity to form part of the first squad. International with the lower ranks of the Spanish national team.


Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias
Place of Birth: 
Madrid
Date of Birth: 
18/01/1990
Position: 
Centre back
Weight: 
75 kg
Height: 
179 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish

Outside of sports, Nacho has a very busy life. He is finishing his studies at the National Institute of Physical Education, whilst combining that with the third year of a coaching qualification. Although football and studying are his two main commitments, Nacho enjoys the free time he has to be with his friends and family. Cinema is one of his great hobbies.

An important date for him is the 23rd of April 2011, when he played his début with the first team in Mestalla against Valencia. The Whites won 3-6 and Nacho was the first pick. During a great part of his career, he has shared changing rooms with his brother Álex, who plays for Castilla. 

  • Season 2011-2012
  • Season 2011-2012
  • Season 2010-2011
Statistics
Liga Española 1ª División 2012-13Champions League 2012-13Copa del Rey 2012-13
Games713
Matches Started612
Matches Subbed In101
Minutes Played53594229
Minutes Played Starter52394188
Minutes Played Sub12041
Goals Scored000
Headers Scored000
Goals w/ Right Foot000
Goals w/ Left Foot000
Penalty Kicks Scored000
Free Kicks Scored000
Goals as Starter000
Goals as Sub000
Shots210
On-Goal Percentage000
Assists w/ Goal000
Yellow Cards101
Red Cards000
Fouls Committed815
Fouls Drawn614
Steals52924
Turnovers38723
Penalties Received000
Penalties Committed100
Crosses Into Big Box903
Total Passes29644122
Passes Completed2443696
Passes Incompleted52826
Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias
Place of Birth: 
Madrid
Date of Birth: 
18/01/1990
Position: 
Centre back
Weight: 
75 kg
Height: 
179 cm
Nationality: 
Spanish
  • Complutense Nadador (1999-2001)
  • Real Madrid academy (signed 01/07/2001)
     -u-12s A (2001/02)
     -u-14s B (2002/03)
     -u-14s A (2003/04)
     -u-16s B (2004/05)
     -u-16s A (2005/06)
     -u-18s B (2006/07)
     -u-18s A (2007/08)
     -Real Madrid C (2008/09)
     -Castilla (2009-2012)
  • Real Madrid First Team (2012- )
  • Début in 1st Division: 23/04/2011
  • Match: Valencia, 3; Real Madrid, 6
  • Début with Real Madrid: 23/04/2011
  • Match: Valencia, 3; Real Madrid
  • u-21 international with Spain
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