Lester Fernandez

Club career Early career Born in Bangalore, Karnataka, Fernandez graduated from the Tata Football Academy in 2007. He then signed his first professional deal with Dempo of the I-League. He then signed for Vasco next season before signing with Salgaocar the next season in 2009. He made his debut for Prayag United on 7 October 2012 against Air India in a league match. He came on in the 82nd minute for C.K. Vineeth as Prayag United won 5–1.

After the 2012–13 season, Fernandez left Prayag United due to lack of playing time and signed for Mumbai Tigers who were expected to participate in the I-League for the 2013–14 season. However, before the season began, it was announced that Mumbai Tigers had dropped out of the I-League, meaning that Fernandez would not participate in the league.

Pune On 18 February 2014 it was announced that Fernandez had re-signed with former club Pune.

Atletico de Kolkata Fernandez was drafted by Indian Super League franchise Atlético de Kolkata in the 10th round. In his second match against Chennaiyin FC, he won the ISL Emerging player of the match award.

International career In February 2012 Fernandez was selected into India head coach Savio Medeira's 30-man squad. He then made his international debut for India on 23 February 2012 against Oman in which he started and played 56 minutes as India lost 5–1.

Honours Atlético de Kolkata Indian Super League: 2014