At just 25 years old, Enzo Fernández is going through one of the best moments of his career. Consolidated as a key piece in Chelsea y world champion with the Argentine National Teamthe midfielder has already started build the path to the 2026 World Cupwhich will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
In an exclusive chat with ESPNEnzo combined football analysis, personal introspection and deep emotions, in a season that finds him in full evolution on and off the field.
Enzo Fernández in numbers: his impact on the 2025/26 season
The Chelsea star’s performance in the 2025/26 season confirms his growth as a total midfielder, capable of influencing the game and the results.
In the Premier League, he played 23 games, with 8 goals and 2 assists, figures that mark his best offensive production since his arrival in English football. Added to this are his performances in the UEFA Champions League, where he played 8 games, scored 2 goals and contributed 1 assist.
In addition, he was a protagonist in the Club World Cup, with 7 games, 1 goal and 3 assists, showing leadership in scenarios of maximum international demand.
Enzo Fernández: “On a personal level I feel very good”
Far from limiting himself to numbers, Enzo focuses on a comprehensive process. “On a personal level I feel very good, I am happy,” he summarized, making it clear that he is going through a stage of emotional and football balance.
That well-being is not accidental. As he explained, it is the result of sustained growth: “I felt that I had sporting and personal growth, as the years went by I felt much better. It is a set of things, being good off the field has an impact on it.”
The impact of Enzo Maresca, the arrival of Liam Rosenior and a clear identity at Chelsea
In this process, the role of the coach was decisive. Enzo highlighted the influence of Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s football reconstruction: “Enzo Maresca has given them an identity, he did us all good. With the arrival of the new coach (Liam Rosenior) there were changes, he gave each of us a lot of confidence and we are doing well.”
With the departure of Maresca and the arrival of Rosenior, the midfielder remarked that Liam gave everyone a lot of confidence. During the month and a half that he has been there, Enzo said that regarding Maresca “things have not changed much, he just works in a different way and we feel very good about achieving results and raising the level of play.”
One of the aspects that the Argentine midfielder values most is the team’s offensive freedom, something they shared in the Maresca cycle and the current Rosenior cycle: “We had similar moments in the game, the idea of the game did not change so much. Liam gives a little more freedom in the last meters of the field, but we already had a base with Enzo Maresca.”
That confidence translates into decisions and presence in key areas: “In the last meters it gives us freedom to express ourselves,” he explained, a phrase that helps understand his scoring growth this season.
Asked about the pressure in adverse moments, Enzo was clear: “On a personal level I don’t feel it. Unconsciously, when you don’t achieve results, the issues begin.”
His recipe is simple and direct: “I try to give my best in every training session, to enjoy it. When we achieve results, everything starts to improve for the team.”
Goals that were marked in the heart of Enzo Fernández
Among the many converts, there is one that was recorded by the emotional context: “I had an agonizing one when we lost at the Monumental, I made it 1-1, but we lost,” he recalled.
It was very different the memory against West Ham: “We won against West Ham, it was incredible,” he said, showing how much decisive goals matter when the result is good.
The eternal connection with Diego Maradona, legend of Argentine and world football
Beyond the European present, Enzo maintains a deep emotional bond with Diego Maradona. “I’m a Diego fan. I didn’t have the chance to meet him, but I always felt a connection, I don’t know why.”
That bond is even manifested in personal rituals: “When I arrived I wore one of his shirts and he helped me, I have scored goals when I wore it, I feel very connected.”
He also remembered a special moment during his time at River Plate: “In a match against Racing, when we became champions, I was wearing one of his. Very excited, I connect quite a bit with his figure.”
The image is clear: “It’s a T-shirt of him lifting the World Cup.”
Chelsea’s midfield: the key partnership with Moisés Caicedo
>In Chelsea’s midfield, Enzo found an ideal partner in Moisés Caicedo. “I like playing with Moi, he is a beast, I enjoy playing alongside him,” he said.
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Enzo Fernández: “I am a fan of Diego, I always felt a connection”
The Argentine remembered the 10 and told details of the emotion that remembering him generates.
Tactical complementarity is essential: “I prefer to play with a midfielder like that at my side because I can let go,” he explained, making it clear how society enhances its most offensive version.
And he closed with a phrase that summarizes his collective commitment: “I am always available, if there is a need to help, I will.”
Enzo Fernández, a leader in construction
With a solid presence in Chelsea, rising numbers and a maturity that is reflected in each response, Enzo Fernández begins to navigate a new stage: that of the complete footballer, prepared to assume greater responsibilities.
With the 2026 World Cup in sight, and the logical dream of repeating the title, Enzo is excited, but this time without the adrenaline of debut: with a leadership role that combines experience, balance and an increasingly marked identity.
