Gelson Fernandes
Born: September 2, 1986 (age 38)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Praia, Cape Verde
Nationality: 
Swiss
SwissPosition: Defensive midfielder
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1995-2004 | Sion |
| Senior | 2004-2007 | Sion |
| 2007-2009 | Manchester City | |
| 2009-2012 | Saint-Etienne | |
| → 2010-2011 | AC Chievo Verona (loan) | |
| → 2011-2012 | Leicester City (loan) | |
| → 2012 | Udinese (loan) | |
| 2012-2013 | Sporting Lisbon | |
| → 2013 | Sion (loan) | |
| 2013-2014 | Freiburg | |
| 2014-2017 | Rennes | |
| International | 2007-2018 | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 31 articles about Gelson Fernandes. Articles 1 to 31:
Preview: Samsunspor vs. Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Samsunspor and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 9, 21:47
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Paderborn - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Paderborn, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jun 25, 10:59
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's DFB-Pokal semi-final between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 8, 19:05
In Focus: Arsenal's Europa League opponents Eintracht Frankfurt
The Bundesliga side reached the semi-finals of the Europa League last season, but sold three key attackers over the summer.
Sep 18, 16:58
Sporting Lisbon recover to take control against Astana
Bruno Fernandes leads the second-half comeback from the penalty spot as Sporting Lisbon recover from a goal down to beat Astana 3-1 in the first leg of their last-32 tie.
Feb 15, 17:54
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Portugal against Switzerland
Cristiano Ronaldo is reinstated to Portugal's starting XI ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Lisbon.
Oct 10, 18:55
West Ham United sign Edimilson Fernandes from Sion
West Ham United confirm the signing of Swiss midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion.
Aug 25, 19:34
Valentin Eysseric penalty earns Saint-Etienne draw against visitors Rennes
Valentin Eysseric's second-half penalty earns Saint-Etienne a 1-1 draw with visitors Rennes at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Ligue 1.
Dec 6, 21:53
On this day: Darren Bent brace gets better of Manchester City
Seven years ago today, Darren Bent scored both of Tottenham Hotspur's goals in their 2-1 victory away at Manchester City.
Nov 9, 06:00
Rennes back on track in Ligue 1 with Angers win
Goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Gelson Fernandes fire Rennes to a 2-0 victory over Angers in their Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Jean-Bouin.
Nov 6, 21:23
Team News: Ezequiel Lavezzi starts ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Paris Saint-Germain
Ezequiel Lavezzi starts ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 clash against Rennes at Roazhon Park.
Oct 30, 19:02
Wahbi Khazri earns Bordeaux late draw at Rennes
Bordeaux come from a goal down to earn a late draw with Rennes in Ligue 1, with Wahbi Khazri's penalty cancelling out an opener from Paul-Georges Ntep.
Feb 21, 20:51
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Rennes
Sports Mole looks ahead to the upcoming Ligue 1 encounter between champions Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes.
Jan 28, 10:45
Team News: Gianni Bruno to lead Evian TG line against visiting Rennes
Evian TG hand a start to lone striker Gianni Bruno as they prepare to welcome Rennes to the Parc des Sports in Ligue 1.
Jan 10, 18:15
Team News: Dimitar Berbatov leads Monaco line away at Rennes
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim puts his faith in forward Dimitar Berbatov to lead his side's attacking line as they travel to face Rennes in Ligue 1.
Nov 29, 18:33
Player Ratings: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
Sports Mole rates the players in Argentina's 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 20:50
Team News: Vladimir Darida and Admir Mehmedi up top for Freiburg against Hoffenheim
Freiburg opt for a 4-4-2 formation with Vladimir Darida and Admir Mehmedi in attack as they welcome Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this afternoon.
Feb 8, 14:26
Team News: Admir Mehmedi keeps out Mike Hanke for Freiburg
Admir Mehmedi continues to keep out Mike Hanke for Freiburg, while Valmir Sulejmani starts for Hannover.
Dec 21, 14:27
Freiburg squeeze past Eintracht Braunschweig
Freiburg edge past Eintracht Braunschweig 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in the Bundesliga.
Nov 23, 16:40
Freiburg held by Hertha Berlin
Freiburg get their third point of the campaign but are still searching for a first win of the season after playing a 1-1 home draw with Hertha Berlin.
Sep 22, 16:25
Gelson Fernandes signs for Freiburg
Freiburg complete the signing of Gelson Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Jun 28, 12:18
Sunderland close to Adilson Cabral signing
Sunderland reportedly agree a four-year deal to sign Swiss youth international Adilson Cabral on a free transfer.
May 28, 03:10
AS Roma 3-1 Udinese
Udinese miss the chance to go third in Serie A after a late double gives Roma a 3-1 win to move them to within one point of fourth place.
Apr 11, 21:52
Udinese 1-2 AC Milan
AC Milan regain the top spot in Serie A with a plucky 2-1 away win over Udinese.
Feb 11, 19:04
Juventus given €10,000 fine for racist chants
Juventus are given a €10,000 fine for their fans' racist chants towards Udinese's Gelson Fernandes and Pablo Armero.
Jan 31, 03:42
Preview: FA Cup - Nottingham Forest vs. Leicester City
Nottingham Forest and Leicester City will be looking to keep their local pride when they meet in the third round of the FA Cup at the City Ground on Saturday.
Jan 5, 19:32
Gelson Fernandes leaves Leicester City
Leicester City cancel Gelson Fernandes's loan contract with the club with immediate effect.
Jan 4, 19:58
Result: Leicester City 4-0 Derby County
Two goals in either half help Leicester City record a comfortable victory in the East Midlands clash with Derby County.
Oct 1, 19:16
Result: Cardiff City 2-2 Leicester City (7-6 on pens)
Cardiff beat Leicester 7-6 on penalties after the sides draw 2-2 after extra time.
Sep 21, 23:03
Result: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester City
George Boateng scores a 93rd minute equaliser for Nottingham Forest as they draw 2-2 with Leicester City.
Aug 20, 17:41
Leicester sign former Man City midfielder Gelson Fernandes
Leicester sign former Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes on a season-long loan from St Etienne.
Aug 4, 16:21
