Fernández played for Ciclista Lima and Universitario in his homeland. As a member of Universitario, he won two league titles.[3]
Abroad, he played for Chilean club Colo-Colo in 1940 and 1941, becoming the first Peruvian player in the club history.[4] He also represented them in friendly matches against the Argentine club Independiente in October 1940, alongside his compatriots César Socarraz, Pablo Pasache and his brother Teodoro.[5]
Personal life
He was the older brother of the professional footballers Teodoro, also a Peruvian international, and Eduardo Fernández.[6] They also were the uncles of the footballers José, Jorge and Carlos Fernández.[7]