Fernandes (footballer, born 1926)

Joaquim Fernandes da Silva was a Portuguese footballer who played as defender.
He represented Benfica during nine seasons, making over 220 appearances for them and winning six major titles, including the Latin Cup.

Career

Born in Lisbon, Fernandes joined Benfica youth academy at age 17. He graduated in 1945, but only made his debut on 9 June 1946, in the 3–2 loss against Atlético CP for the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal. The following season, he started alongside Félix Antunes, and went to play 227 times for Benfica in the following eight years, winning one league title in 1949–50 and four Taças de Portugal. Fernandes only goal came on 7 March 1954, in a 5–0 win over Oriental.

Honours

;Benfica