Gilmàr Fernandez

Gilmàr Fernandez (born 21 January 1994) is a Filipino former professional footballer who played as a winger or striker.

Career Youth Millwall Born in Lewisham, London, Fernandez started his youth career at Millwall.

In 2004, Fernandez had a trial with Spanish giants Barcelona.

Leyton Orient In 2008, after playing for Millwall's youth team, Fernandez joined the youth team of Leyton Orient.

Dagenham & Redbridge After playing a single season with Leyton Orient's U16 team, Fernandez received scholarship offers from Crawley Town, Macclesfield Town, Cambridge United before joining the youth team of Dagenham & Redbridge.

Floriana In 2012, after being released by Dagenham & Redbridge, Fernandez joined Maltese Premier League club Floriana.

In 2013, Coventry City had reportedly made a €20,000 bid for Fernandez but the deal was unable to push through due to the club receiving a transfer embargo in January 2014.

Balzan In 2013, after playing one season with Floriana, Fernandez joined Maltese Premier League club Balzan.

On 25 April 2014, Fernandez made his debut for Balzan in a 1–3 defeat against Mosta.

Alloa Athletic In 2015, after his 2-year stint with Balzan, Fernadez joined Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic.

Fernandez featured for the reserve side of the Wasps.

Loan to Stallion Months after joining the club, the management of Alloa then allowed Gilmar to join United Football League club Stallion in a 6-month loan with an option of extending for another 6 months.

Dinamo-Auto In 2016, after being released by Alloa Athletic, Fernandez joined Divizia Națională club Dinamo-Auto.

Davao Aguilas In 2017, six months after joining Dinamo-Auto, Fernandez joined Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.

On 11 May 2017, Fernandez made his debut for Davao in a 1–1 away draw against Ilocos United.

Morecambe In 2017, after his short stint with Davao Aguilas, Fernandez joined EFL League Two club Morecambe.

Global Cebu In July 2018, Fernadez returned to the Philippines as he joined Philippines Football League club Global Cebu in a 6-month loan.

In 2019, Fernandez was released by Morecambe and joined Global Cebu on a free transfer.

Bangkok Fernandez left Global Cebu and joined Thai League 3 club Bangkok.

Return to Global Makati On 30 January 2020, Fernandez returned to Philippine Football and rejoined Global Makati. He previously joined the club way back 3rd season of the PFL.

International career Fernandez was born in England to a Jamaican father and a Filipina mother, which made him eligible to represent England, Jamaica and the Philippines at international level.

Philippines U-23 In August 2019, Fernandez was invited to train with the Philippines U-23 in preparation for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games which will be held in the Philippines.

Personal life Fernandez was born in Lewisham, London, England, the son of former Crystal Palace footballer Rodney Lynch and Filipina Charmainne Johanna Antheà Fernandez.