José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse jɣˈnaθjo feɾˈnandeθ iˈɣlesjas]; born 18 January 1990), known as Nacho (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnatʃo]), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back for La Liga club Real Madrid, which he captains, and the Spain national team.

Nacho

Personal information
Full name
José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias[1]
Date of birth
18 January 1990 (age 33)[2]
Place of birth
Madrid, Spain[3]
Height
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Position(s)
Centre-back, full-back

Team information
Current team
Real Madrid
Number
6

Youth career
1999–2001
AD Complutense
2001–2009
Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
2009–2013
Real Madrid B
105
(4)
2011–
Real Madrid
225
(12)
International career‡
2005
Spain U16
1
(0)
2006–2007
Spain U17
11
(0)
2008–2009
Spain U19
9
(2)
2011–2013
Spain U21
6
(0)
2013–
Spain
24
(1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing Spain
UEFA Nations League
Winner 2023 Netherlands 
U-17 World Cup
Runner-up 2007 Korea 
European U-21 Championship
Winner 2013 Israel 
European U-17 Championship
Winner 2007 Belgium 
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:26, 21 December 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 June 2023
He has spent his entire career with Real Madrid after making his debut with the first team in 2011, making over 300 appearances and winning several trophies, including five Champions Leagues.

Nacho won his first senior cap for Spain in 2013, and was on the squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.