After a number of impressive performances for Gil Vicente FC, with whom he made his Portuguese first division debuts in 2001--02, Fernandes was transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal, hailed as one of the country's brightest young prospects.
Fernandes was transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal. This was after a number of impressive performances for Gil Vicente FC. This was with whom he made his Portuguese first division debuts in 2001--02. Sporting Clube de Portugal was hailed as one of the country's brightest young prospects.