Nathan Fernandes

Brazilian footballer (born 2005)

Nathan Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
Date of birth (2005-02-16) 16 February 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Grêmio
Number 32
Youth career
2016–2023 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Grêmio 18 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:42, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005), known as Nathan Fernandes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Grêmio.

Career

Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Nathan joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2016, aged ten. He signed a youth deal on 21 March 2019,[2] and then signed a professional three-year contract in February 2021, and was linked to Dutch club Ajax one year later, even before his senior debut.[3]

On 25 May 2023, Nathan agreed to renew his contract with the Tricolor until 2026.[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut two days later, coming on as a late substitute for Everton Galdino in a 2–1 away win over Athletico Paranaense.[5][6]

On 10 June 2023, Nathan further extended his link with Grêmio until 2028.[7] He scored his first professional goal on 25 October, netting his team's second in a 3–2 home win over Flamengo.

Career statistics

As of 1 March 2024[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 11 1 — 0 0 — 3[a] 0 14 1
2024 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 8 1
Career total 11 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 22 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Recopa Gaúcha

Honours

Grêmio

References

  1. ^ "Joia da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes fecha parceria com Marcelo, do Real Madrid" [Pearl of Grêmio's youth setup, Nathan Fernandes agrees partnership with Marcelo, from Real Madrid] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Grêmio assina contrato de formação com promessa de 14 anos" [Grêmio sign youth contract with 14-year-old prospect] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Fenômeno da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes desperta o interesse do Ajax, da Holanda" [Phenomenom in the youth setup of Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes has the interest of Ajax, from the Netherlands] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Minha Torcida. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Grêmio acerta renovação com atacante da base relacionado para o Gre-Nal" [Grêmio agree renewal with forward from the youth setup called up to the Gre-Nal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Com time misto, Grêmio vence o Athletico-PR na Arena da Baixada" [With a mixed team, Grêmio defeat Athletico-PR at the Arena da Baixada] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Grêmio bate o Athletico na Baixada e embala segunda vitória seguida no Brasileiro" [Grêmio defeat Athletico at the Baixada and get second consecutive win in the Brasileiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Grêmio renova com atacante até 2028" [Grêmio renew with forward until 2028] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  8. ^ Nathan Fernandes at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

External links

  • Nathan Fernandes profile at the Grêmio's official website (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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Grêmio FBPA – current squad