Edimilson Fernandes facts for kids
Fernandes warming up for West Ham United in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 15 April 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Sion, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.86 m | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder, defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brest (on loan from Mainz 05) |
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| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2013 | Sion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013–2016 | Sion | 48 | (2) |
| 2016–2019 | West Ham United | 42 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Fiorentina (loan) | 29 | (2) |
| 2019– | Mainz 05 | 91 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Arminia Bielefeld (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Young Boys (loan) | 14 | (2) |
| 2024– | → Brest (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2016 | Switzerland U21 | 5 | (2) |
| 2016– | Switzerland | 34 | (2) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Edimilson Fernandes Ribeiro (born 15 April 1996) is a professional football player from Switzerland. He plays as a defensive midfielder or defender. Currently, he plays for the French club Brest on loan from Bundesliga club Mainz 05. He also plays for the Switzerland national team.
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Edimilson Fernandes: A Football Star
Edimilson Fernandes is a talented football player known for his strong defensive skills. He has played for several clubs in different countries and represents his home country, Switzerland, on the international stage. Let's learn more about his journey in football.
Early Days and Club Journey
Edimilson started his football career in Switzerland. He joined the youth team of FC Sion and quickly showed his potential.
Playing for Sion
Fernandes began his journey with FC Sion as a young player. He made his first big league game appearance on 1 June 2013. This was in the Swiss Super League against FC Zürich. He even scored his first goal for the team in March 2015. Edimilson played a key role when Sion reached the knockout stage of the Europa League in 2015-2016. He played 65 games for Sion's main team.
Moving to West Ham United
In August 2016, Edimilson moved to England to play for West Ham United. He signed a four-year contract. His first game for West Ham was in September 2016. A month later, he scored his first goal for the club in a big win against Chelsea in the EFL Cup. His manager, Slaven Bilić, was very impressed.
Loan to Fiorentina
In August 2018, Fernandes went to Italy to play for Fiorentina. This was a one-year loan deal, which means he played for them temporarily before returning to his main club.
Joining Mainz 05
After his time in England and Italy, Edimilson joined the German club Mainz 05 in June 2019. He signed a four-year contract. He played his first game for Mainz in August 2019. He scored his first goal for Mainz in the 2019-2020 season, helping his team win against Werder Bremen.
Loans to Young Boys and Brest
Football players sometimes go on loan to other clubs to get more playing time or experience.
- In February 2022, Edimilson went on loan to Young Boys in Switzerland.
- In August 2024, he joined Brest in France on loan. This loan deal also includes an option for Brest to buy him permanently later.
Playing for Switzerland
Edimilson has also played for his country, Switzerland, at different levels.
He first played for the Switzerland under-21 team in March 2016. He scored his first goal for the U21 team in September 2016 against Kazakhstan.
In November 2016, he was called up to the main Switzerland squad. He made his first appearance for the senior team against the Faroe Islands.
He was part of the Swiss team that played in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals in 2019. In 2021, he was selected for the 2020 UEFA European Championship. In this tournament, Switzerland surprised many by reaching the quarter-finals!
Off the Pitch
Edimilson Fernandes was born in Sion, Switzerland. His family has roots in both Portugal and Cape Verde. He comes from a family of footballers! He is the cousin of other well-known players:
- Gelson Fernandes, who also played for Switzerland.
- Manuel Fernandes, a Portuguese international player.
- Cabral, who played for Sunderland.
Trophies and Achievements
Edimilson has won one major trophy in his career:
- Sion
- Swiss Cup: 2014–15
See also
In Spanish: Edimilson Fernandes para niños
