Approaching his 30th birthday, this World Cup will be both Fernandez's first and last.

But, with almost 70 caps, he has the invaluable experience that Ecuador need against the world's best.

He can be deployed, and often is, behind the front two but has proved himself a capable goal scorer, finding the net every five matches.

His change of speed and movement off the ball should open the route to goal for players around him.