Federico Anthony Warner, better known as Fred Warner, is an American footballer who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. A budding linebacker, Warner was drafted by the 49ers in 2018 after he made his name playing for BYU. However, in this article, we will take a look at the 26-year-old linebacker’s nationality and ethnicity.
Fred Warner was born in November 19, 1996, in the city of San Marcos in California. Despite being an American citizen by birth, Warner has mixed cultural roots. Warner’s parents, Laura and Fred Warner Sr., have different ethnicities. While Laura is Mexican-American, Fred Warner Sr.’s ethnic roots can be traced back to Panama, Africa, and America.
Warner started his football career as a young linebacker playing at Mission Hills High School. Being honored with the title of Avocado East League Defensive Player of the Year, Warner secured a move to Brigham Young University (BYU) with the help of a BYU alum who belonged to same congregation as Fred. Warner, who’s a self-confessed Dallas Cowboys fan, had a decent college career.
In his four years at BYU, Warner recorded 261 tackles, 6.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, 13 pass breakups (via ESPN). In addition this, his record of seven interceptions rank second in school history. He also played for the Denver Broncos as a part of the 2018 Senior Bowl. Following this, Warner was drafted by the San Francisco in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft and as the 70th pick overall.
Fred Warner is proud of his Mexican heritage
Meanwhile, Fred Warner has often expressed his pride in his Mexican roots despite his American nationality. In a video series released by the 49ers called ‘Career in Looks’, Warned talked about his ethnic roots. He also talked about the time when 49ers took on the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City at the Aztec Stadium. Warner was pictured arriving to the game wearing a personalized Mexican soccer jesey.
What a night!! #FTTB Love seeing #FredWarner with the Mexico flag! #NFLMexicoGame pic.twitter.com/3FSDBA6GtD
— Monica (@MissMonica49) November 22, 2022
Speaking about the moment, Warner said, “This is a pretty great moment, being able to play in Mexico, given my Mexican heritage.” He further admitted that he took a great sense oaf pride in being able to represent the Latin-American community. Lastly, Warner also revealed that his personalized soccer jersey was gifted to him by his 49ers teammate and offensive tackle Alfredo Gutierrez.