Rowen Fernández: profile
Rowen Fernández (born 28 February 1978 in Springs, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Fernández started out at Bidvest Wits F.C. in 1996. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 1996. The busiest spell of his career was at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2001–2007): 114 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 260 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Fernández represented South Africa (2004–2009), earning 23 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Rowen Fernández play for South Africa?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 26)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 260)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 92% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bidvest Wits F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ghailene Chaalali, Laros Duarte and Guy Roland Ndy Assembe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2001 |  Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 100 | 0 |
| 2001–2007 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 114 | 2 |
| 2007–2011 |  Arminia Bielefeld |
2. Bundesliga | 16 | 0 |
| 2011–2014 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 30 | 0 |
| 2014– | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 260 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | South Africa |
Senior | 23 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rowen Fernández?
Rowen Fernández was born on 28 February 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Rowen Fernández born?
Rowen Fernández was born in Springs, South Africa.
Which national team does Rowen Fernández play for?
Rowen Fernández played international football for South Africa. He has 23 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rowen Fernández played for?
Rowen Fernández's recorded clubs are Bidvest Wits F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Arminia Bielefeld and SuperSport United F.C..
How tall is Rowen Fernández?
Rowen Fernández is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Rowen Fernández play?
Rowen Fernández played as a goalkeeper.
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