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Rudy Fernandez’ return to Spain on signing a Multi-year contract with Real Madrid

Rudy Fernandez
Rudy Fernandez. Photo/El HuffPost
  • He is a Spanish basketball player
  • His play position is a shooting guard/small forward
  • He currently plays for Real Madrid

Rudy Fernandez is a Spanish basketball player who plays as a guard or a small forward for Real Madrid and his current net worth is estimated to be $20 million.

He started his professional basketball career with Joventut Badalona in the Spanish ACB League before he was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Being a member of the Spanish national team, Fernandez has won two FIBA World Cup titles, two Olympic silver medals and four EuroBasket titles and is thus considered one of the greatest Spanish basketball players of all time, having achieved success at the club and internationally.

In addition to his basketball career, Fernandez is a popular figure in Spain having featured in several commercial and television shows.

Rudy Fernandez Biography

Full name Rodolfo Fernandez Farres
Age 38 years
Height 1.96 m
Place of birth Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Date of birth April 4 1985
Nationality Spanish
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Career earnings and endorsements
Marital status Married

Net Worth

Rudy Fernandez has an estimated net worth of $20 million in 2023, which includes his earnings from his successful basketball career, endorsements and profit from his business ventures.

Throughout his career, Fernandez has earned over $40 million in his career, including his time in the NBA and the Euroleague.

Rudy Fernandez

Rudy Fernandez. Photo/Totalisimo

In addition, the shooting guard is a business-oriented person and has been featured in several commercial and television shows that could also be generating income and adding to his net worth value.

He is also a philanthropist and this has likely earned him a sum of about $5 million.

Personal Life

Rudy Fernandez was born on April 4 1985 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. His parents are Rodolfo Fernandez and Maria Teresa Farres and has an elder sister, Marta who played basketball in the WNBA.

Fernandez started playing basketball at a young age and later attended the Joventut Badalona basketball academy, making his professional debut at 18 years quickly becoming one of the best players in the Spanish ACB league being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers.

The shooting guard is a popular figure in Spain having featured in several commercials and television shows. He is also a philanthropist who loves doing charity work.

He is married to Helen Lindes, a Spanish model and television presenter and the couple is blessed with two children Aura and Rudy Jr.

Apart from his passion for basketball, in his free time, he enjoys playing golf as well as tennis. He is fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan and is a UNICEF ambassador.

Career

Rudy was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and began his professional career with Joventut Badalona before being drafted by Phoenix Suns and later traded to Portland Trail Blazers playing for four seasons in the NBA, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs.

Fernandez returned to Spain to play for Real Madrid of the Liga ACB and his play position is a shooting guard and small forward.

He is a three-time All-EuroLeague Team selection and so far has won the title in three tournaments, four EuroLeague titles with Real Madrid as well as six Liga ACB championships.

Rudy Fernandez

Rudy Fernandez. Photo/Wallpaper Abyss-Alpha Coders

During his stint in the National Basketball Association [NBA], he was an NBA All-Rookie Second Team member. As a member of the Spanish national team, he won two FIBA World Cup titles, two Olympic silver medals and four EuroBasket titles.

Fernandez Achievements

  • He is a three times All-EuroLeague Team selection
  • He is a three times EuroLeague Champion for 2015,2018 and 2023
  • He is a six times champion at the Liga Champion
  • He won the FIBA World Cup twice in 2006 and 2019
  • He is a two times silver medalist in 2008 and 2012
  • He won in the EuroBasket four times 
  • He became the NBA All-Rookie Second Team champion in 2009

Following his participation with the Spain National team at the 2008 Olympic basketball tournament in Beijing China, Fernandez entered the NBA, playing his first regular-season NBA game though he lost to Los Angeles Lakers.

Fernandez Collection

When it comes to the sense of fashion, Rudy has a taste for it. He has a signature collection of sneakers by the brand Joma, a collection that features a variety of basketball shoes, all designed with the player’s input.

In addition, he has collaborated with other top brands on a variety of products like clothing, watches and sunglasses, all designed to reflect his style and his passion for basketball.

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