Fernandinho (footballer, born January 1981) facts for kids

Éldis Fernando Damasio, known to many as Fernandinho (born January 13, 1981), is a Brazilian former footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder, a player who helps both defend and score goals. Fernandinho is famous for his time playing in Japan.

Football Career Highlights

Fernandinho started his professional football journey in Brazil. He played for clubs like Figueirense and São Caetano. His career really took off when he moved to Japan.

Playing in Japan

Fernandinho played for several Japanese clubs. He joined Gamba Osaka in 2004. There, he became a key player. He helped Gamba Osaka win the J1 League title in 2005. This was a big achievement for the club.

After Gamba Osaka, he played for Shimizu S-Pulse. He continued to show his skills as an attacking midfielder. Later, he also played for Kyoto Sanga and Oita Trinita. He then joined Vegalta Sendai in 2010.

Later Career and Return to Brazil

After his time in Japan, Fernandinho returned to Brazil. He played for clubs like Mogi Mirim. He also had another spell in Japan with Ventforet Kofu.

He later joined Gainare Tottori in Japan. He played many games for them across different periods. Fernandinho retired from professional football after a long and successful career. He was known for his attacking play and goal-scoring ability.

Career Statistics

Here is a summary of Fernandinho's club performance. It shows how many games he played and how many goals he scored. This table focuses on his time in Japan.

See also

• Éldis Fernando Damasio (the main article)
• In Spanish: Éldis Fernando Damasio para niños