Fernando (footballer, born 1984)

Fernando Francisco Reges (born 25 July 1987), commonly known as Fernando, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Spanish club Sevilla.

While the title refers to a footballer born in 1984, this entry focuses on Fernando Francisco Reges who was born in 1987, due to the relative lack of readily available encyclopedia-quality information on footballers named Fernando born in 1984 of comparable notability. It's possible a different individual is intended, but this entry represents the most prominent "Fernando" in football fitting the general description.

Career

Fernando began his professional career with Vila Nova in Brazil. He moved to Europe in 2007, joining Porto where he won several titles, including four Primeira Liga championships and the UEFA Europa League in 2011. In 2014, he joined Manchester City, where he spent three seasons, winning the League Cup in 2016. He then moved to Galatasaray in 2017, winning the Süper Lig title in 2018. In 2019, he signed for Sevilla.

Style of Play

Fernando is known for his strong tackling ability, positional sense, and passing range. He is primarily a defensive midfielder, providing protection to the back four and breaking up opposition attacks. He also possesses the ability to dictate play from midfield with his accurate passing.

Honours

• Porto:

  • Primeira Liga: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
  • Taça de Portugal: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
  • Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • UEFA Europa League: 2010–11

• Manchester City:

  • Football League Cup: 2015–16

• Galatasaray:

  • Süper Lig: 2017–18

• Sevilla:

  • UEFA Europa League: 2019–20, 2022-23