José Carlos Fernández

José Carlos Fernández González ([xoˈse ˈkaɾlos feɾˈnandeθ], born 24 January 1971) is a Bolivian retired football goalkeeper who is currently active as director of football of Bolivian club Bolívar.

Early career

Fernández developed his football skills at the prestigious Tahuichi Academy, where he received a full scholarship to go to the United States and play while in college. After he finished school, he pursued a career as a professional goalkeeper.

International success at Cali

In his home country, Fernández played for important teams such as Oriente Petrolero, Blooming and Bolívar. He also went abroad to play for Córdoba CF in Spain, Jaguares and Veracruz in Mexico, New England Revolution in the MLS, Independiente Santa Fe and Deportivo Cali from Colombia.

Deportes Melipilla

Late career

He has been capped for the Bolivian national team on 26 occasions, having participated in Copa América 1999 and 2004 among the most important tournaments he took part in. He represented his country in 9 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1999 Confederations Cup.

Club

Blooming

• Primera División (2): 1998, 1999

Bolívar

• Primera División (1): 2002
• Torneo de Apertura (1): 2009

Deportivo Cali

• Torneo Finalización (1): 2005

Oriente Petrolero

• Torneo de Clausura (1): 2010