Fernando Gorriarán

• Full name: Fernando Gorriarán Gularte
• Date of birth: March 27, 1994
• Place of birth: Paysandú, Uruguay
• Nationality: Uruguayan
• Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder
• Height: ~1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Fénix (Uruguay) — Youth club and early professional years, breaking into first team.
• Pachuca (Mexico) — Transferred to Liga MX where he continued development.
• Santos Laguna (Mexico) — Key spell in Liga MX; known for work rate, ball recovery, long-range shooting and contributing goals from midfield. Served as a regular starter and important presence in midfield during his time with the club.
• Other moves: After Santos Laguna, Gorriarán later transferred to Monterrey (Rayados) in Liga MX, continuing his career in Mexico’s top division.

International career

• Has been capped by the Uruguay national team, appearing in friendlies and competitive matches as part of Uruguay’s midfield options.

Playing style

• Box-to-box/defensive midfielder with strong stamina and pressing intensity.
• Good at recovering possession, playing simple distribution, and arriving late in the box to score — capable of strikes from distance.
• Provides defensive cover and links defense to attack.

Notable achievements

• Established himself in Liga MX as a reliable midfield starter, earning transfers between top Mexican clubs and gaining international call-ups for Uruguay.

Status update

Fernando Gorriarán played for Santos Laguna during his time in Liga MX before moving on to Monterrey. For the latest club, appearance, and goal statistics, please consult the current season databases (club websites, Liga MX records, or recognized statistical services), as transfers and stats change season to season.