Nathan Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
Date of birth (2005-02-16) 16 February 2005
Place of birth Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Grêmio
Number 32
Youth career
2016– Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Grêmio 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:42, 27 October 2023 (UTC)

Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005), known as Nathan Fernandes or just Nathan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Grêmio.

Career

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.

Career statistics

As of 25 October 2023[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 51—00——51
Career total 510000000051

    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 at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
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