Thiago Cruz Fernández (born 3 April 2004) is an Argentinian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vélez Sarsfield.
[1] He scored his first professional goal on 5 June 2024, a direct free kick in a 2–1 win at Arsenal de Sarandí in the Copa Argentina.
[3] His first league goal followed on 21 July in a 3–0 home win over Talleres de Córdoba, with another four days later in a 2–0 victory at Platense.
[4] With three games remaining of the season, on 1 December 2024 against Sarmiento, Fernández suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee, requiring surgery and being sidelined for several months.
[6] Fernández was called up to the Argentina under-23 team for two friendly matches against Paraguay ahead of the 2024 Olympic event in France.