Fernández started his journalistic career in 1970 and since has covered numerous major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics.
[11] He also hosted Los Protagonistas along with various journalists such as Raul Orvañanos, Francisco Javier González, Carlos Albert, Rafael Puente, Roberto Gómez Junco, Ciro Procuna and David Faitelson.
[13] Fernández worked for Canal 13/Imevisión/TV Azteca for 33 years where he hosted DeporTV, Los Protagonistas and covered every FIFA World Cup from 1978 to 2006 and every Summer Olympics from 1976 to 2004.
[19] At ESPN, Fernández was reunited with many of his TV Azteca colleagues such as David Faitelson, Rafael Puente, Carlos Albert, and Ángel García Toraño.
[21][22] Fernández currently hosts various programs on ESPN, including Cronómetro, Los Capitanes, Fútbol Picante and Comex Masters with various journalists and former footballers.