Nathan Fernandes Explained

Nathan Fernandes
Fullname:Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
Birth Date:16 February 2005
Birth Place:Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Grêmio
Clubnumber:32
Youthyears1:2016–2023
Youthclubs1:Grêmio
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Grêmio
Caps1:18
Goals1:2
Club-Update:15:42, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005), known as Nathan Fernandes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Grêmio.

Career

Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Nathan joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2016, aged ten. He signed a youth deal on 21 March 2019,[2] and then signed a professional three-year contract in February 2021, and was linked to Dutch club Ajax one year later, even before his senior debut.[3]

On 25 May 2023, Nathan agreed to renew his contract with the Tricolor until 2026.[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut two days later, coming on as a late substitute for Everton Galdino in a 2–1 away win over Athletico Paranaense.[5] [6]

On 10 June 2023, Nathan further extended his link with Grêmio until 2028.[7] He scored his first professional goal on 25 October, netting his team's second in a 3–2 home win over Flamengo.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grêmio2023Série A1110030141
2024007100001081
Career total11171000040222

Honours

Grêmio

2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joia da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes fecha parceria com Marcelo, do Real Madrid. Pearl of Grêmio's youth setup, Nathan Fernandes agrees partnership with Marcelo, from Real Madrid. ESPN Brasil. pt-BR. 7 April 2022. 28 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Grêmio assina contrato de formação com promessa de 14 anos. Grêmio sign youth contract with 14-year-old prospect. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 21 March 2019. 27 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Fenômeno da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes desperta o interesse do Ajax, da Holanda. Phenomenom in the youth setup of Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes has the interest of Ajax, from the Netherlands. Minha Torcida. pt-BR. 21 February 2022. 28 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Grêmio acerta renovação com atacante da base relacionado para o Gre-Nal. Grêmio agree renewal with forward from the youth setup called up to the Gre-Nal. ge. pt-BR. 25 May 2023. 28 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Com time misto, Grêmio vence o Athletico-PR na Arena da Baixada. With a mixed team, Grêmio defeat Athletico-PR at the Arena da Baixada. Gaúcha ZH. pt-BR. 27 May 2023. 28 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Grêmio bate o Athletico na Baixada e embala segunda vitória seguida no Brasileiro. Grêmio defeat Athletico at the Baixada and get second consecutive win in the Brasileiro. ge. pt-BR. 27 May 2023. 28 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Grêmio renova com atacante até 2028. Grêmio renew with forward until 2028. ge. pt-BR. 10 June 2023. 27 June 2023.