Fernando

Fernando Francisco Reges (born 25 July 1987), known simply as Fernando (Brazilian Portuguese: [feʁˈnɐ̃du]), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Spanish club Sevilla as a defensive midfielder.

He spent most of his career with Porto with whom he signed in 2007, going on to appear in 237 competitive matches and win 12 major titles, including four Primeira Liga championships and the 2011 Europa League. He also played professionally in England, Turkey and Spain, winning the domestic league twice with Galatasaray and the 2016 League Cup with Manchester City.

Club Career

Porto

Fernando was born in Alto Paraiso de Goias. In June 2007 he signed a five-year contract with FC Porto directly from the Serie C, having started his career at Vila Nova Futebol Clube. However, he spent his first year in Portugal loaned to C.F. Estrela da Amadora, where he was first choice.

In the 2008–09 season, having returned to Porto, Fernando was an ever-present midfield fixture alongside established Lucho Gonzalez and Raul Meireles, as the northerners achieved a fourth consecutive Primeira Liga title.

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