Gi Fernandes Explained

Gi Fernandes
Fullname:Giovanna Fernandes Silva
Birth Date:2004 12, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Praia Grande, Brazil
Height:1.72 m
Position:Right back, midfielder
Currentclub:Corinthians
Youthyears1:2018–2021
Youthclubs1:Santos
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Santos
Caps1:21
Goals1:2
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Corinthians
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:22:43, 11 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:14:02, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Giovanna "Gi" Fernandes Silva (born 23 December 2004) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a right back or a midfielder for Corinthians.

Club career

Santos

Born in Praia Grande, São Paulo,[2] Gi Fernandes joined Santos' youth setup in 2018.[3] She was promoted to the first team in July 2020.[2] Gi Fernandes made her first team debut on 27 September, starting in a 6–0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A1 home routing of Ponte Preta; aged just 15, she became the youngest player ever to debut for Sereias da Vila, and the second-youngest in Santos' history overall, only behind Coutinho.[4]

On 10 December 2021, Gi Fernandes signed her first professional contract with Santos.[5] She scored her first league goal against RB Bragantino on 19 June 2022, scoring in the 85th minute.[6]

Corinthians

On 4 January 2024, it was announced that Gi Fernandes signed with Corinthians after her contract ended.[7] She made her league debut against Grêmio on 18 March 2024.[8]

International career

Gi Fernandes made her debut for Brazil's under 20s against Uruguay U20s on 7 April 2022.[9] She scored her first goal against Bolivia U20s on 10 April 2022, scoring in the 18th minute.[10]

Honours

Club

Santos

2020

International

Brazil U20

2022, 2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gi Fernandes. Santos FC. pt-BR. 24 December 2021. 22 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220422141543/https://www.santosfc.com.br/elenco/giovanna-fernandes/. dead.
  2. Web site: Atleta de Praia Grande realiza sonho de infância de jogar nas Sereias da Vila. Athlete from Praia Grande fulfill childhood dream of playing for the Sereias da Vila. A Tribuna. pt-BR. 1 July 2020. 24 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Driblando o preconceito para realizar sonhos. Dribbling prejudice to fulfill dreams. Elas no Esporte. pt-BR. 12 November 2020. 24 December 2021. 24 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224131039/https://www.blogelasnoesporte.com.br/post/driblando-o-preconceito-para-realizar-sonhos. dead.
  4. Web site: Sereias da Vila e a força da sua base. Sereias da Vila and the strength of their youth setup. Meu Peixão. pt-BR. 23 March 2021. 24 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Santos renova com Laura Valverde e mais sete atletas para 2022. Santos renew with Laura Valverde and seven more athletes for 2022. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 10 December 2021. 24 December 2021.
  6. Web site: Santos vs RB Bragantino - 19 June 2022. int.soccerway.com.
  7. Web site: Corinthians anuncia a contratação de Gi Fernandes, ex-Santos. ge.globo.com. 2024-01-04. 2024-01-04.
  8. Web site: Grêmio vs Corinthians - 18 March 2024. int.soccerway.com.
  9. Web site: Brazil U20 vs Uruguay U20 - 7 April 2022. int.soccerway.com.
  10. Web site: Bolivia U20s vs Brazil U20s - 10 April 2022. int.soccerway.com.

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