Manuel Fernandes facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Manuel Henrique Tavares Fernandes | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Istanbul | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003-2007 2006 2007 2007- 2008 |
Benfica →Portsmouth (loan) →Everton (loan) Valencia →Everton (loan) |
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| National team | |||
| 2005-2008 | Portugal | ||
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Manuel Fernandes (born 5 February 1986) is a talented Portuguese football player. He is known for playing as a Midfielder, which means he helps both defend and attack on the field. Manuel has played for several big clubs in different countries, showing his skills in Portugal, England, and Spain.
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Playing for Clubs
Manuel Fernandes started his professional football journey at a young age.
Early Career in Portugal
He began playing for Benfica, one of the biggest football clubs in Portugal. He joined their main team in 2003 and quickly showed his potential. He played many games for Benfica, helping them win matches in the Portuguese League.
Adventures in England
After playing in Portugal, Manuel moved to England to play in the Premier League. He first joined Portsmouth on a loan. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. Later, he also played for Everton on loan, twice! Playing in England helped him gain experience in a very competitive league.
Time in Spain
Manuel then moved to Spain to play for Valencia, a well-known club in La Liga. He played as a midfielder for Valencia, helping his team in the Spanish league. He also had another loan spell back at Everton during his time with Valencia.
Playing for Portugal
Manuel Fernandes also had the honor of representing his home country, Portugal. He played for the Portuguese national team in several matches. It's a big achievement for any player to play for their country.
Images for kids
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Manuel Fernandes playing football.
