End of an Era: Ángel Fernández Announces Retirement After 2026/27 Season
One of the most decorated Spanish handball players of his generation is preparing to say goodbye to the court. Ángel Fernández, the 38-year-old captain of Bathco BM Torrelavega, has confirmed that the 2026/27 season will be the last of his professional career.
The experienced left wing has enjoyed a remarkable journey through European handball, leaving his mark both at club level and with the Spanish national team.
Fernández was part of one of the most successful periods in Spanish handball history. Wearing the national team jersey, he collected six medals at major international tournaments, including two European Championship golds, one European silver, two World Championship bronze medals and Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020.
His story with Torrelavega began back in 2008, following his early years at Teka Cantabria. He spent five seasons with the club before leaving in 2013, only to return for another spell in 2014. It was during those years that he established himself as a player capable of competing at the highest level of Spanish handball.
His career subsequently took him to Ciudad de Logroño, Polish giants Kielce, FC Barcelona and France’s Limoges Handball, gaining valuable experience across several of Europe’s strongest leagues.
This summer, Fernández returned to Torrelavega, the club that played an important role in his development, and was handed the captaincy following Borja Lombilla’s departure from the role.
The final months of the season will therefore represent the closing chapter of a successful career that has taken Fernández from his home region to the biggest stages of international handball.
