Fernando Lopes (footballer) explained

Fernando Lopes
Fullname:Fernando Lopes Alcântara
Height:1.93 m
Birth Date:28 March 1987
Birth Place:Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Currentclub:Rangers (HKG)
Clubnumber:33
Position:Center back
Youthyears1:1997–2000
Youthclubs1:Vitória
Youthyears2:2001–2002
Youthclubs2:Bahia
Youthyears3:2003–2004
Youthclubs3:Paysandu
Youthyears4:2005
Youthclubs4:Jaguaré
Youthyears5:2006
Youthclubs5:Mirassol
Youthyears6:2007–2008
Youthclubs6:Independente de Limeira
Years1:2009
Clubs1:South China
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2011
Clubs2:Rabotnički
Caps2:26
Goals2:2
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Recife
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Sham Shui Po
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2012
Clubs5:Bangu
Caps5:8
Goals5:1
Years6:2013
Clubs6:Rio Verde–GO
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2013
Clubs7:Macaé
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2013–2014
Clubs8:Tarxien Rainbows
Caps8:25
Goals8:1
Years9:2014–2015
Clubs9:Dhofar Salalah
Caps9:23
Goals9:5
Years10:2015
Clubs10:Al-Ramtha
Years11:2016–2017
Clubs11:Treze
Caps11:17
Goals11:0
Years12:2017–2018
Clubs12:Sergipe
Caps12:1
Goals12:0
Years13:2018–2019
Clubs13:Rangers (HKG)
Caps13:25
Goals13:2
Years14:2019–2020
Clubs14:Eastern District
Caps14:9
Goals14:1
Years15:2020–
Clubs15:Rangers (HKG)
Caps15:21
Goals15:1
Manageryears1:2021–
Managerclubs1:Rangers (HKG) (assistant coach)
Pcupdate:14 November 2022

Fernando Lopes Alcântara (Fernando; born March 28, 1987, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil), also known as Fernando Lopes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a central back or a defensive midfielder for Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers (HKG). He is currently also the assistant coach of the club.

Personal life

Fernando Lopes has two elder brothers, Fábio Lopes and Fabrício Alcântara who are both professional footballers and have both played in Hong Kong.

Club career

Hong Kong

Fernando Lopes began his professional career away from his home nation in Hong Kong with South China in the Hong Kong First Division League in 2009. In his short spell at the club, he helped his side win the 2008–09 Hong Kong First Division League and win the runners-up place in the 2009 Hong Kong Community Shield.[1]

Macedonia

After one season in Hong Kong he left for Europe, to Macedonia, where he signed a two-year contract with Macedonian First League club FK Rabotnički.[2] [3] He helped the Skopje-based club secure the runners-up place in the 2009–10 First Macedonian Football League and win the runners-up place in the 2009–10 Macedonian Football Cup. He made his Macedonian First League debut on 27 September 2009 in a 1–0 loss against FK Teteks[4] and scored his first goal on 16 October 2010 in a 2–0 win over FK Turnovo.[5] He scored 2 goals in 26 appearances in the 2009–10 First Macedonian Football League. He also made 5 appearances in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League which included a 5–0 home[6] and a 6–0 away[7] wins over Andorran side FC Lusitanos, a 1–0 home win over Armenian side FC Mika[8] and a 2–0 home[9] and a 2–0[10] away losses against Merseyside club and English giants Liverpool

Back to Brazil

He moved back to Brazil in 2011 and signed a contract with Sport Club do Recife, although he didn't play any matches for the Recife-based club.[11]

Back to Hong Kong

Later the same season, he signed a one-year contract with Sham Shui Po District-based, Sham Shui Po SA who were newly promoted club to the Hong Kong First Division. He made his debut for the newly promoted side in a 5–0 loss against Sun Hei SC.[12] He played in three league matches but couldn't help the side to avoid relegation at the end of the 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League.

Back to Brazil

In 2012 he again came back to Brazil, this time to Rio de Janeiro where he signed a contract with Bangu Atlético Clube. He made his Campeonato Carioca debut on 5 February 2012 in a 2–1 loss against Americano Futebol Clube[13] and scored his first goal on 15 April 2012 in a 3–0 win over Resende Futebol Clube. He played in 8 Campeonato Carioca matches scoring 1 goal. He signed a short-term contract with Rio Verde in Goiás for the start of 2013,[14] but made no appearances before moving to Rio de Janeiro and signing a six-months contract with Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube in February 2013. He represented the Rio de Janeiro-based club as an unused substitute in 4 matches.

Malta

In August 2013, he returned to Europe, this time to Malta, where he signed a one-year contract with Tarxien-based Tarxien Rainbows F.C. He made his Maltese Premier League debut on 18 August 2013 in a 1–0 loss against Hibernians F.C.[15] and scored his first goal on 22 February 2014 in a 1–1 draw against Vittoriosa Stars F.C.[16] He played in 26 league matches, scoring one goal, and in one Maltese FA Trophy match on 21 January 2014 in a 0–0 draw against Qormi F.C. which his side later lost on penalties.[17]

Oman

In July 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Salalah-based Omani club Dhofar S.C.S.C. Soon after his arrival he helped his to club to win the 2014 Baniyas SC International Tournament as his side won the finals 1–0 against Al-Hidd SCC of Bahraini Premier League, hence helping to win their first title of the 2014–15 season.[18] He made his Oman Professional League debut and scored his first goal on 12 September 2014 in a 1–1 draw against Al-Khaboora SC.[19] He also made his Sultan Qaboos Cup debut on 3 December 2014 in a 2–0 win over Madha SC in the Round of 32.[20] He also made his Oman Professional League Cup debut and scored his first goal in the competition on 13 November 2014 in a 4–0 win over Bowsher Club. He scored 5 goals in 23 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman Professional League. He also scored 1 goal in 8 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman Professional League Cup.

Jordan

He spent the first part of the 2015–16 season with Jordanian Premier League side Al-Ramtha.

Third return to Brazil

In February 2016, he returned again to Brazil, signing for Campeonato Paraibano side Treze Futebol Clube. He made his debut on 6 March in a 1–1 with Sousa Esporte Clube.[21] He went on to make 17 Campeonato Paraibano appearances over two seasons.

On 12 May 2017, he left Treze to sign for CS Sergipe, joining up with former coach Marcelo Vilar to play in 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[22] He made his debut on 21 May in a 2–1 defeat to Jacobina Esporte Clube.[23]

Third return to Hong Kong

In the summer of 2018, Fernando Lopes returned once again to Hong Kong. It was confirmed in September by Rangers (HKG) Director of Football Philip Lee that he had joined the club.[24]

After playing for Eastern District in the 2019–20 season, it was announced on 14 October 2020 that Fernando would return to Rangers.

International career

In December 2021, it was reported that Fernando had received a Hong Kong passport. However, he is not eligible to play for Hong Kong internationally.

Career statistics

Club

As at 21 May 2017.http://uk.scoresway.com/6176201/Scoresway_floating_bar?sport=soccer&page=player&id=98626

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupContinental[25] OtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rabotnički2009–10First Macedonian Football League170000000170
2010–1192005000142
Total262005000312
Sham Shui Po2011–12Hong Kong First Division League3000000030
Total3030000030
Bangu2012Campeonato Carioca8100000081
Total8100000081
Tarxien Rainbows2013–14Maltese Premier League251100000261
Total251100000261
Dhofar2014–15Oman Professional League2351010000336
Total2351010000336
Treze2016Campeonato Paraibano4000000040
2017Campeonato Paraibano130000000130
Total170000000170
Career total102914150001029

Honours

Club

Rangers

2023–24

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Match Results . Hong Kong Football Association . December 27, 2010.
  2. Web site: Fernando Lopes Alcântara - Prva Liga 2009/10 . MacedonianFootball.com.
  3. Web site: Fernando Lopes Alcântara - Prva Liga 2010/11 . MacedonianFootball.com . 2010-12-27 . 2017-12-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221513/http://macedonianfootball.com/index.php?option=com_joomleague&func=showPlayer&p=4&pid=347&Itemid=40 . dead .
  4. Web site: TETEKS VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 1 . SOCCERWAY.
  5. Web site: TURNOVO VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 2 . SOCCERWAY.
  6. Web site: RABOTNIČKI VS. LUSITANOS 5 - 0 . SOCCERWAY.
  7. Web site: LUSITANOS VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 6 . SOCCERWAY.
  8. Web site: RABOTNIČKI VS. MIKA 1 - 0 . SOCCERWAY.
  9. Web site: RABOTNIČKI VS. LIVERPOOL 0 - 2 . SOCCERWAY.
  10. Web site: LIVERPOOL VS. RABOTNIČKI 2 - 0 . SOCCERWAY.
  11. Web site: Diretoria do Sport confirma contratação de mais um zagueiro. pt. Globo Esporte. 12 January 2011. 24 May 2017.
  12. Web site: SUN HEI VS. SHAM SHUI PO 5 - 0 . SOCCERWAY.
  13. Web site: AMERICANO VS. BANGU 2 - 1 . SOCCERWAY.
  14. Web site: Rio Verde Contrata Diego Clementino e Fernando Lopes. Cleuber Carlos. 4 December 2012. 24 May 2017. pt.
  15. Web site: TARXIEN RAINBOWS VS. HIBERNIANS 0 - 1 . SOCCERWAY.
  16. Web site: TARXIEN RAINBOWS VS. VITTORIOSA STARS 1 - 1 . SOCCERWAY.
  17. Web site: QORMI VS. TARXIEN RAINBOWS 0 - 0 . SOCCERWAY.
  18. Web site: ظفار يتوج ببطولة بني ياس الودية . KOOORA.
  19. Web site: DHUFAR VS. AL KHABOORA 1 - 1 . SOCCERWAY.
  20. Web site: MADHA VS. DHUFAR 0 - 2 . SOCCERWAY.
  21. Web site: Sousa 1x1 Treze : Com gol nos acréscimos, Sousa arranca empata com o Treze e evita derrota em casa. 6 March 2016. 24 May 2017. pt. Globo Esporte.
  22. Web site: Sergipe anuncia pacote de reforços para a Série D, 4 dos 5 estavam no Treze. 12 May 2017. 24 May 2017. pt. Globo Esporte.
  23. Web site: Sergipe sai na frente, mas Jacobina se recupera, vira o jogo e vence em casa. pt. Globo Esporte. 21 May 2017. 25 May 2017.
  24. Web site: Lee . Philip . 左一及左七,都係法比奧細佬 . Facebook . 11 September 2018.
  25. Includes appearances in the UEFA Europa League