Nicolás Fernández (footballer, born 2000)

Not to be confused with Nicolás Fernández (footballer, born 1996) or Nicolás Fernández (footballer, born 1999).

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau (born 11 January 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or right winger for Major League Soccer side New York City FC.^[2]

Nicolás Fernández

Personal information
Full name	Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau
Date of birth	(2000-01-11) 11 January 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	7
Youth career
	San Lorenzo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2022	San Lorenzo	48	(2)
2022–2025	Elche	91	(10)
2025–	New York City FC	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 June 2025

Club career

San Lorenzo

Fernández progressed through all of the youth levels at San Lorenzo.^[3][4][5] He signed his first professional contract on 5 September 2018, prior to appearing on the bench for a Copa Argentina defeat to Temperley in October.^[2][6] He didn't appear on another first-team teamsheet until November 2020; for a Copa de la Liga Profesional match with Estudiantes, though again didn't get onto the pitch.^[2] Fernández's senior debut soon arrived though, with Mariano Soso selecting to come on for Juan Ramírez in a victory away to Aldosivi on 14 November.^[2]

Elche

On 1 September 2022, Fernández moved abroad and signed a five-year contract with La Liga side Elche CF.^[7]

New York City FC

On 11 July 2025, Fernández signed with Major League Soccer side New York City FC for an undisclosed fee.^[8]

Career statistics

As of 15 November 2020.^[2]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
San Lorenzo	2018–19	Primera División	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2019–20		0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0
	2020–21[nb 1]		1	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	1	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Notes

1. Soccerway counts Copa de la Liga Profesional appearances as league appearances.