Elton Fernandes
Encyclopedia
Elton Fernandes is a Canadian
soccer player who played for Bogmalo S.C. in India
.
. In 2003 Fernandes received a soccer scholarship to Western Illinois University
, in his sophomore season he started in 20 matches recorded three goals and one assist. And was named to the All-Tournament Team and Mid-Con All-Conference Second Team. In his junior season he was tied for third for team assists with four, he was able to record a personal best for assists. When the season concluded he was selected to attend the 2006 NCAA Leadership Conference. Fernandes finished his senior season in 2006 recording his personal best in goals, and assists, he was able to finish fifth on the team in scoring with 13 points, and he signed for the Ottawa Fury
of the USL Premier Development League
during the off-season.
On May 9, 2007 the Toronto Lynx
held a press conference to announce the 2007 roster, Fernandes were among the players signed. He made his debut on May 25 in 2-2 draw between the Chicago Fire Premier
. The Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missed a playoff berth by six points.
Fernandes was signed by the North York Astros
for the 2008 CSL season. In his first season with the Astros Fernandes contributed by appearing in 18 games and helping the team clinch a playoff spot. And he also helped the Astros set an all time record for most points and wins in a season. But unfortunately during their playoff run the Astros were eliminated by the Serbian White Eagles
in the quarterfinal match, with the game ending 2-1 in favor of the White Eagles.
, which scored one goal.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player who played for Bogmalo S.C. in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Career
Fernandes played his youth soccer with Dixie SC where he was awarded Nike "Just Do It" Award, and attended, and played his high school soccer with Richview Collegiate in Etobicoke. He also part of the Woodbridge Soccer Club team that won the Ontario CupOntario Cup
The Ontario Cup is a soccer tournament for clubs based in the province of Ontario in Canada. It began play in 1901 under the Canadian Football Association, now known as the Ontario Soccer Association.-History:...
. In 2003 Fernandes received a soccer scholarship to Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became...
, in his sophomore season he started in 20 matches recorded three goals and one assist. And was named to the All-Tournament Team and Mid-Con All-Conference Second Team. In his junior season he was tied for third for team assists with four, he was able to record a personal best for assists. When the season concluded he was selected to attend the 2006 NCAA Leadership Conference. Fernandes finished his senior season in 2006 recording his personal best in goals, and assists, he was able to finish fifth on the team in scoring with 13 points, and he signed for the Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury is a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference....
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
during the off-season.
On May 9, 2007 the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
held a press conference to announce the 2007 roster, Fernandes were among the players signed. He made his debut on May 25 in 2-2 draw between the Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. The Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missed a playoff berth by six points.
Fernandes was signed by the North York Astros
North York Astros
-Current squad:as of November 1, 2011 CAPTAIN-Staff:General Manager*Bruno IerulloAwards:Director of Soccer*Jorge Collazo-Reserve squad:...
for the 2008 CSL season. In his first season with the Astros Fernandes contributed by appearing in 18 games and helping the team clinch a playoff spot. And he also helped the Astros set an all time record for most points and wins in a season. But unfortunately during their playoff run the Astros were eliminated by the Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
in the quarterfinal match, with the game ending 2-1 in favor of the White Eagles.
International career
Fernandes played for Canada in the Provincial Team and played seven games for the Canada men's national youth soccer teamsCanada men's national youth soccer teams
Canada's men's national soccer teams compete at various age levels, including under-23 , under-20, and under-17. Many of Canada's current internationals have played at one or more of these age levels early in their career, often working with the same coaches and teammates throughout their...
, which scored one goal.