Ivanildo Fernandes

Ivanildo Jorge Mendes Fernandes (born 26 March 1996) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for F.C. Vizela.

Club Career

Born in Amadora, Lisbon metropolitan area of Cape Verdean descent, Fernandes joined Sporting CP's academy at the age of 18. He spent his first three seasons as senior with the reserves in the Segunda Liga, his maiden appearance in the competition taking place on 20 September 2015 in a 2–1 away win against S.C. Freamunde where he played the 90 minutes.

Fernandes scored his first league goal on 24 August 2016, in a 1–1 away draw to F.C. Famalicao. He finished the campaign with a further goal from 35 appearances, helping to a 14th-place finish. In November 2017, due to injuries to the defensive sector of the first team, he was called for a Taca de Portugal match against Famalicao, but remained unused in the 2–0 victory.

On 27 July 2018, Fernandes was loaned to Moreirense FC. He made his debut in the Primeira Liga on 19 August, playing the entire 2–1 win at C.