Sánder Fernández Cervantes (born 19 July 1987) is a Cuban former footballer who played as a striker.
Club career Nicknamed Keko,Ocho futbolistas cubanos en la Liga Profesional de Antigua y Barbuda - Cibercuba he played for local provincial side Ciego de Ávila but moved abroad to play for Antiguan side Five Islands alongside compatriots Julio Pichardo, Yoandir Puga, Armando Oramas and Yusvani Caballero and became the league's goalscorer with 14 goals.Segundo lugar para equipo plagado de cubanos en fútbol de Antigua y Barbuda - Radio Habana Cuba ABFA Premier League Top Scorers - FIFA
In Cuba, he was the league's top goalscorer in 2010, 2015 and 2016.Cuba - List of Topscorers - RSSSF
International career Fernández made his international debut for Cuba in an October 2010 friendly match against Panama and has earned a total of 12 caps, scoring no goals. He represented his country in 1 FIFA World Cup qualification match.
His final international was a September 2012 World Cup qualifier against Honduras.
Personal life His brother Reysánder also played for the national team, before defecting to the United States.Sander el Keko Fernández: “Tengo ilusión de ayudar a Cuba" - El Heraldo
Career statistics
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCuba201090201120201210201300201400201500201600201700201800201900202000202120Total140
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