Fernandinho (footballer, born January 1981) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Éldis Fernando Damasio | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Florianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Guaratinguetá | - | (-) |
| 2002–2003 | Figueirense | 20 | (9) |
| 2002 | → Tupã (loan) | - | (-) |
| 2004 | São Caetano | - | (-) |
| 2004–2006 | Gamba Osaka | 81 | (23) |
| 2007–2008 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 46 | (10) |
| 2008 | → Kyoto Sanga (loan) | 16 | (3) |
| 2009 | Vasco da Gama | 6 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Oita Trinita (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 2010 | Vegalta Sendai | 26 | (8) |
| 2011–2012 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 2012 | Ventforet Kofu | 17 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Clube Atlético Linense | ||
| 2014–2016 | Gainare Tottori | 55 | (19) |
| 2017 | Ferroviária | ||
| 2018–2020 | Gainare Tottori | 73 | (20) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Éldis Fernando Damasio, known to many as Fernandinho, is a former professional Brazilian footballer. He was born on January 13, 1981. Fernandinho played as an attacking midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and score goals. He was known for his skills in the middle of the field.
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Fernandinho's Football Journey
Fernandinho had a long and interesting career playing for many different football clubs. He started his journey in Brazil before moving to Japan.
Early Career in Brazil
Fernandinho began his professional football career in Brazil. He played for clubs like Figueirense in the early 2000s. During his time there, he showed his talent by scoring goals. He also had a loan spell at Tupã.
Exciting Years in Japan
A big part of Fernandinho's career was spent playing in Japan. He joined Gamba Osaka in 2004. This was a very successful period for him.
Winning the J1 League
In 2005, Fernandinho helped Gamba Osaka win the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. This was a major achievement for him and his team. He played many games and scored important goals during his time at Gamba Osaka.
Moving to Other Japanese Clubs
After Gamba Osaka, Fernandinho played for other Japanese teams. He joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2007. Later, in 2008, he had a loan period with Kyoto Sanga. He continued to show his skills as an attacking midfielder.
Return to Brazil and Later Career
Fernandinho returned to Brazil for a short time in 2009, playing for Vasco da Gama. However, he soon went back to Japan, joining Oita Trinita on loan. In 2010, he played for Vegalta Sendai.
He later played for Mogi Mirim in Brazil. In 2012, he was back in Japan with Ventforet Kofu. Fernandinho then played for Clube Atlético Linense and Ferroviária in Brazil.
Final Years with Gainare Tottori
Fernandinho spent his final professional years playing for Gainare Tottori in Japan. He played for them from 2014 to 2016 and then again from 2018 to 2020. He was a key player for the team, scoring many goals. He retired from professional football after the 2020 season.
More About Fernandinho
- You can find more details about Fernandinho's career on the official J.League player website.
- Information about his matches and scores is also available on Soccerway.
See also
In Spanish: Éldis Fernando Damasio para niños
