Omar Fernández: The Man Who Stole the Hearts of FBC Melgar Fans
In addition to Bernardo Cuesta, another name that has captured the hearts of FBC Melgar fans and the entire province of Arequipa is Omar Fernández, who defended the red-and-black team's shirt during the 2014 and 2017 seasons. Furthermore, the midfielder managed to become national champion in 2015, giving fans a spectacular level of football.
After leaving the 'Dominó' team, Fernández decided to sign with Club León, a team that has previously won the CONCACAF Champions' League. However, it was decided that he would be loaned to Puebla, where he sought to show his best version.
Unfortunately, the numbers did not accompany the former Melgar player this season, as he only scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists. Nevertheless, everything seems to indicate that he will return to Puebla to have his revenge and prove to the fans that he can earn a place in the starting lineup.
It is worth noting that throughout his career as a professional footballer, Fernández has been a part of various renowned international teams. In fact, before joining 'León del Sur', the winger played for Cruz Azul and Llaneros.
How much is Omar Fernández worth?
Omar Fernández is currently valued at around 2.3 million euros, according to the international portal Transfermarkt. However, the website indicates that he was once valued at 3.5 million during his best competitive moment.