Fernando Rech facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Rech | ||
| Date of birth | 13 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Caxias do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994 | Juventude | 2 | (0) |
| 1995 | Olaria | ? | (?) |
| 1995 | Guarani Venâcio Aires | ? | (?) |
| 1996 | Juventude | 19 | (7) |
| 1997 | Palmeiras | 1 | (0) |
| 1997 | Yokohama Flügels | 14 | (5) |
| 1998 | Internacional | ? | (?) |
| 1999 | Juventude | ? | (?) |
| 2000–2003 | Brisbane Strikers | 68 | (28) |
| 2003–2004 | Parramatta Power | 21 | (9) |
| 2004–2005 | Esportivo | ? | (?) |
| 2005–2007 | Adelaide United | 44 | (15) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974) is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was born in Caxias do Sul. Fernando played as a striker, which means he focused on scoring goals. He also sometimes played as an attacking midfielder, helping his team create chances.
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Fernando's Football Journey
Fernando has now retired from playing football. His last team was Adelaide United, which plays in Australia's Hyundai A-League. Many people know him simply as Fernando. This was the name he had on the back of his shirt when he played for Adelaide United. Before that, he used "Rech" on his shirt in Australia.
Winning the Johnny Warren Medal
In the 2001/02 season, Fernando played for the Brisbane Strikers. This team was part of the National Soccer League, which no longer exists. During that season, he won a very special award called the Johnny Warren Medal. This medal is given to the best player of the year in Australian football. It was a big achievement for him!
Fernando's Club Career Highlights
Fernando played for many different clubs during his career. He played in Brazil, Japan, and Australia.
- Brazil: He started his career in Brazil with clubs like Juventude and Palmeiras. He also played for Internacional.
- Japan: In 1997, he played for Yokohama Flügels in Japan. He scored 5 goals in 14 games there.
- Australia: Fernando spent a good part of his career in Australia.
- He played for Brisbane Strikers from 2000 to 2003. He scored 28 goals in 68 games for them.
- After that, he joined Parramatta Power for the 2003/04 season, scoring 9 goals in 21 games.
- His final club was Adelaide United, where he played from 2005 to 2007. He scored 15 goals in 44 matches for Adelaide United.
Overall, Fernando played in 168 professional games and scored 67 goals.
| Preceded by Scott Chipperfield |
Johnny Warren Medallist 2001/02 |
Succeeded by Damian Mori |
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Rech para niños
