Manuel Fernandes (footballer, born 1951)
Manuel José Tavares Fernandes (born 5 June 1951) is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a striker, and a coach.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel José Tavares Fernandes | ||
| Date of birth | 5 June 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarilhos Pequenos, 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 | |||
One of the country's most prolific goalscorers, his playing career was mainly associated with Sporting, which he later also coached. At 386 goals in all official competitions, he is the second-highest goalscorer in the club's history.[1][2]
Over 19 seasons, in which he also represented two other clubs, Fernandes amassed Primeira Liga totals of 485 matches and 241 goals.
In December 2020, Sporting dedicated Gate 7 of the Estádio José Alvalade to Fernandes.
Club career edit
Player edit
Born in Sarilhos Pequenos, Moita, Setúbal District, Fernandes started his career with local Grupo Desportivo da CUF, scoring 38 goals in five years. 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 Clube de Portugal, netting more than 250 times in official matches and only trailing legendary Fernando Peyroteo who totalled over 500.
In the 1985–86 season, 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.[3] 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.[4]
After that season in Lisbon, Fernandes closed out his career with Vitória de Setúbal – reuniting with former Sporting teammate Rui Jordão – adding a further 16 league goals to his tally and retiring at 37. During 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 seventh place.
Manager edit
Fernandes 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 level. Penafiel F C and ASA (Atletico Clube Aviacao - Angola).
With Sporting, Fernandes had already served as an assistant to England's Bobby Robson, leaving the Estádio José Alvalade after the head coach was sacked. In 2001 he had a short managerial spell with the Lions,[5] winning the domestic Supercup before quitting his post later in the year.
In October 2009, after a successful promotion from the second division 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,[6] which ended on 1 March 2011.[7]
International career edit
Fernandes won 31 caps for Portugal, scoring seven goals. Even though he had that stellar campaign with Sporting in 1985–86, he was excluded from the squad for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, which was marred by the Saltillo Affair.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1–3 | 2–4 | 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 |
Personal life edit
Fernandes' son Tiago was also a footballer and is a manager.[9]
Honours edit
Player edit
Sporting
- Primeira Divisão: 1979–80, 1981–82
- Taça de Portugal: 1977–78, 1981–82
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1982, 1987
Individual
Manager edit
Sporting
References edit
- ^ Manel pede 12 golos a Van Wolfswinkel (Manel asks for 12 goals from Van Wolfswinkel). 26 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine. O Jogo. 24 October 2011 (in Portuguese).
- ^ Saídas sem glória (Departures without glory). Archived 22 June 2011 at the Portuguese Web Archive. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Portugal – List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "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, 10 December 2016 (in Portuguese)
- ^ Sporting appoint Fernandes as coach; BBC Sport, 24 January 2001
- ^ Manuel Fernandes assina por três épocas (Manuel Fernandes signs for three seasons) 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine; Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, 20 October 2009 (in Portuguese)
- ^ News round-up: Fernandes leaves Vitoria Setubal – official; PortuGOAL, 1 March 2011
- ^ "Manuel Fernandes". European Football. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "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.
External links edit
- at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Manuel Fernandes national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- Manuel Fernandes at National-Football-Teams.com