Fernando (footballer, born 2005)

Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira, known as Luis Fernando or just Fernando, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.

Career

Fernando began his career with EC São Bernardo, and had a brief stint at Palmeiras before playing for Água Santa. On 16 August 2022, he was loaned to Cruzeiro, being initially assigned to the under-17 squad.
During the 2023 season, Fernando impressed with Cruzeiro's under-20 team, scoring in a regular basis. He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 19 October 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Rodrigues in a 2–0 home loss to Flamengo.
On 21 November 2023, Cruzeiro announced the purchase of 50% of Fernando's rights, with the player signing a contract until 2026.
On 2 February 2026, Fernando moved to Portugal, joining Primeira Liga club Santa Clara on a contract until June 2029.