About Fernando
Born 2005. Fernando is an association football player.
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira (born 12 April 2005), known as Luis Fernando or just Fernando, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.
Career Fernando began his career with EC São Bernardo, and had a brief stint at Palmeiras before playing for Água Santa. On 16 August 2022, he was loaned to Cruzeiro, being initially assigned to the under-17 squad.
During the 2023 season, Fernando impressed with Cruzeiro's under-20 team, scoring in a regular basis. He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 19 October 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Rodrigues in a 2–0 home loss to Flamengo.
On 21 November 2023, Cruzeiro announced the purchase of 50% of Fernando's rights, with the player signing a contract until 2026.
On 2 February 2026, Fernando moved to Portugal, joining Primeira Liga club Santa Clara on a contract until June 2029.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fernando?
Brazilian footballer (born 2005)
When was Fernando born?
Fernando was born on 12 April 2005.
What is Fernando's occupation?
Fernando is an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fernando (footballer, born 2005)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando. https://biography.guide/fernando/
MLA: "Fernando." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando/.
Chicago: "Fernando." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernando/.
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