Walter Fernandez

For the Spanish footballer, see Walter Fernández.

Walter Fernandez

Personal information
Date of birth	(1965-08-20) 20 August 1965
Place of birth	Lausanne, Switzerland
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1983–1990	FC Lausanne-Sport	119	(5)
1990–1993	Neuchâtel Xamax	79	(6)
1993–1995	FC Lugano	78	(4)
1995–1997	Servette FC	42	(2)
1997–2000	FC Lugano	95	(5)
Total		413	(22)
International career
1995	Switzerland	3	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter Fernandez (born 20 August 1965) is a retired Swiss football defender.

Career

He was born in Lausanne, and made his debut in the Swiss first tier for FC Lausanne-Sport. Originally a left winger, he was repurposed as a left back by manager Umberto Barberis in Servette FC. Fernandez was also given the chance in the Swiss national team. He played when Lugano eliminated Inter Milan from the 1995–96 UEFA Cup.

Joining Lugano for the second time, the team found themselves in the 1997–98 Nationalliga A, but won promotion. He lost his place in the team after the arrival of Roberto Morinini. Fernandez retired and became a player agent.

Personal life

His father was Spanish, while his mother was Italian.

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Switzerland	1995	3	1
Total		3	1

Scores and results list Switzerland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fernandez goal.

List of international goals scored by Walter Fernandez

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	8 March 1995	Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece	Greece	1–0	1–1	Friendly

Honours

Neuchâtel Xamax

• Swiss Super Cup: 1990