Happy birthday! Luis Fernandez turns 67 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 67 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Luis Fernandez is celebrating his 67th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-coach Luis Fernandez has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 67th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Fernandez, a cultural icon

Born Luis Miguel Fernández Toled in Tarifa on October 2, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Fernandez's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Luis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Luis Fernandez as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 67.

Happy Birthday, Luis, you're the best!

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