Manuel Fernandes (footballer, born 1951)
Manuel José Tavares Fernandes (5 June 1951 – 27 June 2024) was a Portuguese football striker and manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel José Tavares Fernandes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 June 1951[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sarilhos Pequenos, Portugal | ||
| Date of death | 27 June 2024 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1967–1969 | Sarilhense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1975 | CUF | 132 | (34) |
| 1975–1977 | Sporting CP | 55 | (47) |
| 1977 | Rochester Lancers | ||
| 1977–1979 | Sporting CP | 52 | (24) |
| 1979 | New England Tea Men | ||
| 1979–1987 | Sporting CP | 218 | (120) |
| 1987–1988 | Vitória Setúbal | 28 | (16) |
| Total | 485 | (241) | |
| International career | |||
| 1975–1987 | Portugal | 31 | (7) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1988–1990 | Vitória Setúbal | ||
| 1990–1991 | Estrela Amadora | ||
| 1991–1992 | Ovarense | ||
| 1992–1994 | Sporting CP (assistant) | ||
| 1994–1995 | Campomaiorense | ||
| 1996–1997 | Tirsense | ||
| 1997 | Vitória Setúbal | ||
| 1998–2001 | Santa Clara | ||
| 2001 | Sporting CP | ||
| 2003–2005 | Penafiel | ||
| 2007–2008 | Atlético Aviação | ||
| 2008–2009 | União Leiria | ||
| 2009–2011 | Vitória Setúbal | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
His playing career was mainly associated with Sporting CP, which he later also coached. At 255 goals in all competitions, he was the second-highest goalscorer in the club's history.[2][3]
Over 19 seasons, in which he also represented two other teams, Fernandes amassed Primeira Liga totals of 486 matches, an all-time record, and 241 goals.[4]
Club career
editBorn in Sarilhos Pequenos, Moita, Setúbal District, Fernandes started his career with local G.D. Fabril, scoring 43 goals in five years.[5] In 1975 he got his first break, joining Primeira Liga (the only tier he competed in in a career which spanned almost two decades) club Sporting CP, netting more than 250 times in official matches and only trailing legendary Fernando Peyroteo who totalled over 500.[6][4]
Halfway through his career at Sporting, Fernandes accepted an offer from the United States to play for the Rochester Lancers for a season in 1977. Two years later, he returned to North American soil to represent the New England Tea Men, a team based in the Greater Boston area.[7][8][9][6]
In 1985–86, aged 34/35, Fernandes produced his best individual season, scoring 30 goals – and winning the Bola de Prata – for the eventual third-placed side, behind FC Porto and S.L. Benfica.[10][11] On 14 December 1986, he had arguably his finest moment as a professional, when he netted four to help to the 7–1 home demolition of Benfica.[12]
After that season in Lisbon, Fernandes closed out his career at Vitória de Setúbal, reuniting with his former Sporting teammate Rui Jordão,[13] adding a further 20 total goals to his tally and retiring at 37.[5] In his last campaign he notably scored against Sporting in a 2–1 home win, mere minutes after kick-off, and the Sadinos finished in a comfortable eighth place.[14][15]
International career
editFernandes won 31 caps for Portugal, scoring seven goals.[16] Even though he had that stellar campaign with Sporting, he was excluded from the 1986 FIFA World Cup squad, with the tournament being marred by the Saltillo Affair; he still travelled to Mexico courtesy of his club, later telling the media: "But I wasn't in Saltillo. I watched the games and that was it. I went on vacation near Guadalajara."[17]
Coaching career
editFernandes began his coaching career with Setúbal in 1988, and stayed with them a further year (several other spells there would befall in the future). Then, he went on to manage several teams: C.F. Estrela da Amadora, A.D. Ovarense, S.C. Campomaiorense, F.C. Tirsense, C.D. Santa Clara; the Azores club would be the first from the region to play in the Portuguese top division.[18][5]
With Sporting, Fernandes had already served as an assistant to England's Bobby Robson, leaving following the head coach's dismissal. In January 2001 he began a short managerial spell with the Lions,[19] winning the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira before quitting his post later that year.[20]
In October 2009, after a successful promotion from the Segunda Liga with U.D. Leiria, and having already started the following top-flight campaign, Fernandes bought out his contract and returned to struggling Setúbal for a third stint,[21] which ended on 1 March 2011.[22]
Personal life and death
editFernandes' son Tiago was also a football player and manager.[23] In December 2020, Sporting dedicated Gate 7 of the Estádio José Alvalade to him.[24]
In May 2024, Sporting chairman Frederico Varandas and club footballer Viktor Gyökeres visited Fernandes in hospital with the league championship cup, before reception at Lisbon City Hall.[25] He died on 27 June at age 73, three days after surgery for a tumour.[26]
Career statistics
edit- Scores and results list Portugal's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fernandes goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition[27] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 November 1976 | Estádio da Luz (1954), Lisbon, Portugal |  Denmark |
1–0 | 1–0 | 1978 World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 9 October 1977 | Idrætsparken, Copenhagen, Denmark | Denmark |
3–1 | 4–2 | 1978 World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 29 October 1977 | Silesian Stadium, Chorzow, Poland |  Poland |
1–1 | 1–1 | 1978 World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 16 November 1977 | Estádio de São Luís, Faro, Portugal |  Cyprus |
4–0 | 4–0 | 1978 World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 18 November 1981 | Estádio da Luz (1954), Lisbon, Portugal |  Scotland |
1–1 | 2–1 | 1982 World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 18 November 1981 | Estádio da Luz (1954), Lisbon, Portugal | Scotland |
2–1 | 2–1 | 1982 World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 29 October 1986 | Wankdorf Stadium, Bern, Switzerland |  Switzerland |
1–1 | 1–1 | Euro 1988 qualifying |
Honours
editPlayer
editSporting CP
- Primeira Divisão: 1979–80, 1981–82[5]
- Taça de Portugal: 1977–78, 1981–82[5]
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1982[5]
Individual
Manager
editSporting CP
References
edit- ^ a b Manuel Fernandes at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Simas, Nuno Miguel (18 June 2011). "Saídas sem glória" [Departures without glory]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ Cortez, Rodrigo (24 October 2011). "Manel pede 12 golos a Van Wolfswinkel" [Manel asks for 12 goals from Van Wolfswinkel]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 26 October 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Manuel Fernandes homenageado pelo recorde de jogos na 1.ª Divisão" [Manuel Fernandes honoured for record games in the 1st Division]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "A carreira de Manuel Fernandes em números" [Manuel Fernandes' career in numbers]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 27 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ a b Botelho, António (27 June 2024). "De Sarilhos a um sarilho para adversários. Manuel Fernandes apaixonou-se pelo Sporting pela mãe e a ouvir relatos" [From Sarilhos to trouble for his opponents (pun on his birthplace). Manuel Fernandes fell in love with Sporting because of his mother and listening to broadcasts] (in Portuguese). TSF. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Futebol de luto por Manuel Fernandes" [Football mourns Manuel Fernandes] (in Portuguese). Setúbal Football Association. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Morreu Manuel Fernandes" [Manuel Fernandes has died] (in Portuguese). Sindicato dos Jogadores. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Manuel Fernandes". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Claro, Paulo; Preston, Simon; Nunes, João; Di Maggio, Roberto. "Portugal – List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Rodrigues, Berta; Marques, David (28 June 2024). "Manuel Fernandes, a paixão em forma de golos: memórias do leão eterno" [Manuel Fernandes, passion dressed up as goals: memories of the eternal lion] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ ""Campeonatos há muitos, mas um jogo como o dos 7–1 há só um"" ["There are many championships, but only one game like that of the 7–1"]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 10 December 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Fernandes, Nuno (18 October 2019). "Morreu Rui Jordão, o grande goleador que se zangou com o futebol" [Death of Rui Jordão, the great goalscorer who became angry with football]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Pereira, David (19 January 2018). "Trocaram de clube mas continuaram de verde e branco" [They changed club but remained in green and white]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ Teixeira, Jorge Miguel. "Portugal 1987–88". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Lista completa dos internacionais portugueses" [Complete list of Portuguese internationals] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 18 February 2004. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ Candeias, Pedro (19 April 2011). "Manuel Fernandes: "O Torres não pensou pela cabeça dele quando me deixou de fora"" [Manuel Fernandes: "Torres was not thinking for himself when he left me out"]. Expresso (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Santa Clara agradece ao antigo treinador Manuel Fernandes" [Santa Clara thank former manager Manuel Fernandes]. Açoriano Oriental (in Portuguese). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Sporting appoint Fernandes as coach". BBC Sport. 24 January 2001. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Manuel Fernandes de saída" [Manuel Fernandes leaving]. Record (in Portuguese). 25 March 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Manuel Fernandes assina por três épocas" [Manuel Fernandes signs for three seasons] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 20 October 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "News round-up: Fernandes leaves Vitoria Setubal – official". PortuGOAL. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ "Quem é Tiago Fernandes? O treinador que não precisa que lhe ensinem de futebol" [Who is Tiago Fernandes? The manager who does not need teaching about football] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Porta 7 do estádio José Alvalade passa a ter o nome de Manuel Fernandes" [José Alvalade stadium's Gate 7 to be named after Manuel Fernandes]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 14 December 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Varandas e Gyokeres visitaram Manuel Fernandes (com 'companhia' especial)" [Varandas and Gyokeres visited Manuel Fernandes (with special 'company')] (in Portuguese). Notícias ao Minuto. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Morreu Manuel Fernandes" [Manuel Fernandes has died]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 27 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Manuel Fernandes". European Football. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
External links
edit- Manuel Fernandes at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Manuel Fernandes manager stats at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Manuel Fernandes national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- Manuel Fernandes at National-Football-Teams.com
