Fernando (footballer, born 1967) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Henrique Mariano | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Uberlândia, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1986–1989 | Uberlândia | ||
| 1989–1993 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 1993 | Portuguesa Desportos | ||
| 1994–1995 | Guarani | ||
| 1996–1998 | Internacional | ||
| 1998–1999 | Avispa Fukuoka | ||
| 2000–2001 | Palmeiras | ||
| 2002 | Juventude | ||
| 2003–2004 | Botafogo | ||
| 2005 | Santo André | ||
| 2006–2007 | Marília | ||
| 2007–2009 | Santo André | ||
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Fernando Henrique Mariano, born on April 3, 1967, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was known for playing as a Midfielder during his career. He played for many different clubs in Brazil and also spent some time playing in Japan.
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Who is Fernando Henrique Mariano?
Fernando Henrique Mariano was born in Uberlândia, a city in Brazil. He started his football journey in his home country. He played for several well-known Brazilian teams throughout his career.
His Football Journey
Fernando began his professional career in the late 1980s. He played for clubs like Uberlândia and Mogi Mirim early on.
He then moved to bigger clubs such as Portuguesa Desportos and Guarani. From 1996 to 1998, he played for Internacional, which is a very famous team in Brazil.
Playing in Japan
In 1998, Fernando decided to try playing football in Japan. He joined the Japanese club Avispa Fukuoka. He played there for two seasons, in 1998 and 1999. During his time in Japan, he scored 14 goals in 51 league games. This shows he was an important player for his team.
Return to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Fernando returned to Brazil. He continued his career with clubs like Palmeiras (from 2000 to 2001) and Juventude in 2002. He also played for Botafogo for two seasons, from 2003 to 2004.
Later in his career, he played for Santo André and Marília. He finished his playing career back at Santo André in 2009.
Playing Style and Position
Fernando Henrique Mariano played as a Midfielder. A midfielder is a very important player on a football team. They help connect the defense with the attack. Midfielders need to be good at both defending and creating chances for goals. They run a lot during a game, covering much of the field.
Fernando's career shows he was a consistent player. He played many games over more than two decades. He was a reliable part of the teams he played for.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Henrique Mariano para niños
