Nathan Fernandes

For the cricketer, see Nathan Fernandes (cricketer).

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ribeiro and the second or paternal family name is Fernandes.
Nathan Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
Date of birth (2005-02-16) 16 February 2005 (age 20)
Place of birthCampos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)Forward
Team information
Current team
Botafogo
Number 21
Youth career
2016–2023Grêmio
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2025Grêmio 49 (4)
2025–Botafogo 0 (0)
International career‡
2025–Brazil U20 5 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
South American U-20 Championship
Winner 2025 Venezuela
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:53, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:35, 17 February 2025 (UTC)

Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo.

Career

Grêmio

Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Nathan joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2016, aged ten. He signed a youth deal on 21 March 2019,[2] and then signed a professional three-year contract in February 2021, and was linked to Dutch club Ajax one year later, even before his senior debut.[3]

On 25 May 2023, Nathan agreed to renew his contract with the Tricolor until 2026.[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut two days later, coming on as a late substitute for Everton Galdino in a 2–1 away win over Athletico Paranaense.[5][6]

On 10 June 2023, Nathan further extended his link with Grêmio until 2028.[7] He scored his first professional goal on 25 October, netting his team's second in a 3–2 home win over Flamengo.

Botafogo

On 14 February 2025, Botafogo announced the signing of Nathan on a five-year contract.[8]

Career statistics

As of 17 February 2025[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 11 1 — 0 0 — 3[a] 0 14 1
2024 19 0 11 2 2 0 6[b] 1 1[c] 0 39 3
Total 30 1 11 2 2 0 6 1 4 0 53 4
Botafogo 2025 Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 30 1 11 2 2 0 6 1 4 0 53 4
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Recopa Gaúcha

Honours

Grêmio

Brazil U20

References

  1. ^ "Joia da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes fecha parceria com Marcelo, do Real Madrid" [Pearl of Grêmio's youth setup, Nathan Fernandes agrees partnership with Marcelo, from Real Madrid] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Grêmio assina contrato de formação com promessa de 14 anos" [Grêmio sign youth contract with 14-year-old prospect] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Fenômeno da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes desperta o interesse do Ajax, da Holanda" [Phenomenom in the youth setup of Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes has the interest of Ajax, from the Netherlands] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Minha Torcida. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Grêmio acerta renovação com atacante da base relacionado para o Gre-Nal" [Grêmio agree renewal with forward from the youth setup called up to the Gre-Nal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Com time misto, Grêmio vence o Athletico-PR na Arena da Baixada" [With a mixed team, Grêmio defeat Athletico-PR at the Arena da Baixada] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Grêmio bate o Athletico na Baixada e embala segunda vitória seguida no Brasileiro" [Grêmio defeat Athletico at the Baixada and get second consecutive win in the Brasileiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Grêmio renova com atacante até 2028" [Grêmio renew with forward until 2028] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Nathan Fernandes é do Botafogo!" [Nathan Fernandes belongs to Botafogo!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Botafogo FR. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  9. ^ Nathan Fernandes at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 May 2023.