Fernando (footballer, born 1992)


Fernando Lucas Martins, more commonly known as Fernando, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as defensive midfielder for Beijing Sinobo Guoan F.C., on loan from Spartak Moscow.

Club career

Youth

Born in Erechim, Fernando rose from the Youth Department after being a national champion U-20, 2009 by Guild. He was named as one of the leading players of the Guild conquest crowned double winner in the category. Early development was evident in competition based club gaucho, highlighting the strong intensity, powerful and accurate shot, and good output match. He specializes in kicks.

Grêmio

On January 24, 2010 made his professional debut in the Campeonato Gaúcho Gremio in 2010, entering the second half in place of Tully. The match was against Veranópolis Sports Club and finished 1–1 at the Olympic Stadium in Porto Alegre, with the goal scored by striker Jonas gremista.

Shakhtar Donetsk

On 13 June 2013, Fernando signed a five-year contract with Shakhtar Donetsk. The transfer fee was reported to be 11 million Euro.

Sampdoria

On 6 July 2015 Fernando was signed by Italian Serie A club U.C. Sampdoria for €8 million. He made 33 league appearances, scoring four goals, for the club.

Spartak Moscow

On 19 July 2016, Sampdoria confirmed that Fernando had been sold to Russian club Spartak Moscow for around €12 million.

Beijing Sinobo Guoan

On 30 July 2019, Spartak Moscow confirmed that Fernando left for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan. Beijing announced that he joined the team on loan a day later to help provide cover for sidelined Jonathan Viera.

International career

In 2012, Fernando was called up by Brazil for matches against Iraq on October 12 and Japan on October 16.
Fernando was part of the 23 players called by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to play in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on home soil.

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International

Honours

Club

;Grêmio
;Shakhtar Donetsk
;Spartak Moscow
;Brazil U17
;Brazil U20
;Brazil