Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 5 July 2018, Bernardo joined Brighton & Hove Albion from Leipzig for £9 million. Bernardo made his debut for the Sussex club on 11 August in a 2–0 away loss to Watford. He made a total of 22 Premier League appearances in his first season with Brighton. He scored his first goal for The Seagulls on 17 September 2020 in a 4–0 home victory over Portsmouth in the EFL Cup.

Loan to Red Bull Salzburg On 19 January 2021, Bernardo returned to Red Bull Salzburg on a loan until the end of the season. 5 days later he made his return to action for Salzburg coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute in a 2–0 away win at SCR Altach, in what also happened to be his 100th league appearance of his career. On 27 January, Bernardo made his first start on his return in his second appearance starting in a 3–0 home victory over SV Ried, going off injured in the 61st minute after being caught up in a rumble. He returned to action on 13 March, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 home victory over Admira. On 1 May Bernardo came on as a 77th minute substitute replacing Zlatko Junuzović in the 2020–21 Austrian Cup Final, coming on 2–0 up over LASK, eventually winning the final 3–0 with an 88th minute goal scored by Enock Mwepu. This Bernardo's second Austrian Cup title with the club after winning the 2015–16 competition where he played whole match of that final. Bernardo scored his first goal since his return on 22 May, the last game of the season, as the already confirmed champions thrashed WSG Wattens 4–0 at home, with the return of fans in the game described by the Salzburg website as a 'Title Party.'

Permanent return to Red Bull Salzburg

Bernardo signed for Salzburg on a permanent deal on 2 July 2021 after a successful loan spell in the second half of the previous season. On 16 July 2021, Bernardo scored the opener in the Austrian Cup in a 4–1 away win against WSC Hertha Wels. Bernardo helped Salzburg to a fourth consecutive double – his third overall with the club – and a ninth consecutive league title with another successful campaign.

VfL Bochum On 2 August 2023, Bernardo signed a two-year contract with VfL Bochum in Bundesliga. He finished his first season at Bochum in 2023–24 as the player with most duels won in the league in 504 occasions.

Hoffenheim On 5 June 2025, Bernardo joined TSG Hoffenheim.

Personal life Bernardo is the son of former Brazil international footballer Bernardo Fernandes da Silva.

Career statistics Club

Honours Red Bull Salzburg Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2015–16, 2020–21, 2022–23 Austrian Cup: 2015–16, 2020–21, 2021–22