Carlos Fernandes (football defender)
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Carlos Miguel Brandão Fernandes (born 5 May 1978 in Lisbon
) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Associação Naval 1º de Maio
as a left defender.
In July 2008, Fernandes signed with C.S. Marítimo, which had just qualified for the UEFA Cup. He was released in late January 2009, signing in July with S.C. Olhanense, which had returned to the main division
after 34 years.
In the subsequent top flight campaign, Fernandes was first-choice left-back, also scoring twice: on 12 December 2009, he opened the score at home against S.L. Benfica, in an eventual 2–2 draw; Olhanense also managed to stay up, after finishing in 13th position.
Lisbon
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) is a Portuguese
Portugal
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footballer who plays for Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio, commonly known as Naval, is a Portuguese football club based in Figueira da Foz, Coimbra District. Founded on 1 May 1893, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa, with a capacity for 12,630 spectators.Naval is...
as a left defender.
Football career
During his professional career, the unsuccessful product of Sporting Clube de Portugal's youth system represented, among other clubs, C.F. Os Belenenses and Boavista FC, having made his first division debuts with S.C. Farense, in 1999. In January 2006, he joined Sporting de Braga, appearing in seven UEFA Cup matches over the course of his two full seasons.In July 2008, Fernandes signed with C.S. Marítimo, which had just qualified for the UEFA Cup. He was released in late January 2009, signing in July with S.C. Olhanense, which had returned to the main division
2008–09 Liga de Honra
The 2008–09 Liga de Honra season is the nineteenth since its establishment. Trofense are the defending champions.-Teams promoted to Liga de Honra:*Oliveirense*Sporting Covilhã-League table:-Summary:...
after 34 years.
In the subsequent top flight campaign, Fernandes was first-choice left-back, also scoring twice: on 12 December 2009, he opened the score at home against S.L. Benfica, in an eventual 2–2 draw; Olhanense also managed to stay up, after finishing in 13th position.