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Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes (born 10 July 2004) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Southampton.
Professional career
= Sporting CP
=Fernandes is a youth product of his local club Olhanense, and moved to Sporting CP's youth academy in 2016. He was promoted to their B-team for the 2021–22 season. On 14 October 2022, Fernandes signed a professional contract with the club tying him until 2027 with a release clause of €60 million. He made his professional and senior debut with Sporting as a late substitute in a 3–1 Primeira Liga win over Casa Pia on 22 October 2022.
On 29 August 2023, Primeira Liga club Estoril announced the signing of Fernandes on a season-long loan from Sporting.
= Southampton
=On 20 August 2024, Fernandes joined Southampton on a five-year contract. He made his debut for the club on 24 August 2024 in a 1–0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest after he replaced Taylor Harwood-Bellis in the 76th minute. On 28 August 2024, Fernandes scored his first goal for the club in a 3–5 away victory against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup.
International career
Fernandes is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U21s.
Career statistics
As of match played 24 November 2024
References
External links
Mateus Fernandes at Soccerway
Mateus Fernandes national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
Sporting Profile
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