Fernandez's team-mates, Emiliano Martinez and Messi, also won personal gongs in claiming the Golden Glove and Golden Ball awards, respectively.
'He showed his personality, class on the ball. He added: 'A very complete midfielder. Fernandez, who only joined Benfica this summer from River Plate, is already being touted for a big move. Enzo Fernandez was crowned Young Player of the Tournament after Argentina's triumph Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been crowned Young Player of the Tournament after - Argentina midfielder crowned Young Player of the Tournament after triumph
The 21-year-old was in stunning form throughout the tournament in Qatar, becoming the surprising driving force of Argentina's midfield despite only making a ...
Enzo Fernandez has capped off a breakout 2022 World Cup by bagging the FIFA Young Player Award on Sunday. Enzo Fernandez wins FIFA Young Player Award at 2022 World Cup
Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been named the best youngster at the 2022 World Cup.
Fernandez led all players for touches (118), successful passes (77) and tackles (10) in the final. The Benfica starlet played in all seven of Argentina's games in Qatar as La Albiceleste won the World Cup for a third time. The 21-year-old midfielder has won the Best Young Player of the Tournament award at World Cup 2022.