Manuel Fernández Arroyo

Manu Fernández, full name Manuel Fernández Arroyo, is a Spanish midfielder born in Ferrol on 23 April 2001. He began developing with Racing de Ferrol and Narón BP before joining Celta’s youth system in July 2016. After returning to Racing de Ferrol on loan in 2018, Fernández moved to Deportivo Alavés in 2019. At Alavés, he was mainly involved with farm side Club San Ignacio in the Tercera División. He returned to Celta in February 2022, initially joining Gran Peña before progressing to RC Celta Fortuna. During his time in the reserve pathway, Fernández adapted to a deeper role under Claudio Giráldez and became a regular starter across the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons. He is currently linked with Celta de Vigo III and Celta Vigo, continuing a career shaped by movement between midfield and defensive duties.