Enzo, the midfielder who scores movie-like goals at World Cups

Enzo Fernández is writing his own story in Qatar. It is not common to see an Argentine attacking midfielder become the man for decisive moments, but the Chelsea player seems to have that special ability: being in the right place when the team needs him.

His two goals in this World Cup illustrate an uncomfortable reality for opponents. In the round of 16, against Egypt, he headed in on the last play of the match to seal an agonising victory (3-2). Then, against England, he unleashed a fierce strike from outside the area that caught Pickford off guard and restored hope to Argentina at a critical moment. Goals that do not come out of nowhere: they respond to a winning mentality and a reading of the game worthy of the greats.

That offensive quality, combined with his task as a midfielder, has skyrocketed his market value. Chelsea is asking for around 140 million, although the major interested European clubs already know there will be room for negotiation. What is clear is that Enzo has demonstrated that his numbers go beyond statistics: it is pure opportunism, it is being the protagonist when everything is at stake. That is priceless.

Information based on open sources in the sports sector.