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Fernando Lopes (footballer)

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Lopes and the second or paternal family name is Alcântara.
Fernando Lopes
Alcântara in August 2014
Personal information
Full name Fernando Lopes Alcântara
Date of birth (1987-03-28) 28 March 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Center back
Team information
Current team
 Rangers (HKG)
Number 33
Youth career
1997–2000 Vitória
2001–2002 Bahia
2003–2004 Paysandu
2005 Jaguaré
2006 Mirassol
2007–2008 Independente de Limeira
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 South China 2 (0)
2009–2011 Rabotnički 26 (2)
2011 Recife 0 (0)
2011–2012 Sham Shui Po 3 (0)
2012 Bangu 8 (1)
2013 Rio Verde–GO 0 (0)
2013 Macaé 0 (0)
2013–2014 Tarxien Rainbows 25 (1)
2014–2015 Dhofar Salalah 23 (5)
2015 Al-Ramtha
2016–2017 Treze 17 (0)
2017–2018 Sergipe 1 (0)
2018–2019 Rangers (HKG) 25 (2)
2019–2020 Eastern District 9 (1)
2020– Rangers (HKG) 21 (1)
Managerial career
2021– Rangers (HKG) (assistant coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2022

Fernando Lopes Alcântara (Chinese: 法蘭度 Fernando; born March 28, 1987, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil), also known as Fernando Lopes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a central back or a defensive midfielder for Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers (HKG). He is currently also the assistant coach of the club.

Personal life

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Fernando Lopes has two elder brothers, Fábio Lopes and Fabrício Alcântara who are both professional footballers and have both played in Hong Kong.

Club career

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Hong Kong

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Fernando Lopes began his professional career away from his home nation in Hong Kong with South China in the Hong Kong First Division League in 2009. In his short spell at the club, he helped his side win the 2008–09 Hong Kong First Division League and win the runners-up place in the 2009 Hong Kong Community Shield.[1]

Macedonia

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After one season in Hong Kong he left for Europe, to Macedonia, where he signed a two-year contract with Macedonian First League club FK Rabotnički.[2][3] He helped the Skopje-based club secure the runners-up place in the 2009–10 First Macedonian Football League and win the runners-up place in the 2009–10 Macedonian Football Cup. He made his Macedonian First League debut on 27 September 2009 in a 1–0 loss against FK Teteks[4] and scored his first goal on 16 October 2010 in a 2–0 win over FK Turnovo.[5] He scored 2 goals in 26 appearances in the 2009–10 First Macedonian Football League. He also made 5 appearances in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League which included a 5–0 home[6] and a 6–0 away[7] wins over Andorran side FC Lusitanos, a 1–0 home win over Armenian side FC Mika[8] and a 2–0 home[9] and a 2–0[10] away losses against Merseyside club and English giants Liverpool

Back to Brazil

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He moved back to Brazil in 2011 and signed a contract with Sport Club do Recife, although he didn't play any matches for the Recife-based club.[11]

Back to Hong Kong

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Later the same season, he signed a one-year contract with Sham Shui Po District-based, Sham Shui Po SA who were newly promoted club to the Hong Kong First Division. He made his debut for the newly promoted side in a 5–0 loss against Sun Hei SC.[12] He played in three league matches but couldn't help the side to avoid relegation at the end of the 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League.

Back to Brazil

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In 2012 he again came back to Brazil, this time to Rio de Janeiro where he signed a contract with Bangu Atlético Clube. He made his Campeonato Carioca debut on 5 February 2012 in a 2–1 loss against Americano Futebol Clube[13] and scored his first goal on 15 April 2012 in a 3–0 win over Resende Futebol Clube. He played in 8 Campeonato Carioca matches scoring 1 goal. He signed a short-term contract with Rio Verde in Goiás for the start of 2013,[14] but made no appearances before moving to Rio de Janeiro and signing a six-months contract with Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube in February 2013. He represented the Rio de Janeiro-based club as an unused substitute in 4 matches.

Malta

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In August 2013, he returned to Europe, this time to Malta, where he signed a one-year contract with Tarxien-based Tarxien Rainbows F.C. He made his Maltese Premier League debut on 18 August 2013 in a 1–0 loss against Hibernians F.C.[15] and scored his first goal on 22 February 2014 in a 1–1 draw against Vittoriosa Stars F.C.[16] He played in 26 league matches, scoring one goal, and in one Maltese FA Trophy match on 21 January 2014 in a 0–0 draw against Qormi F.C. which his side later lost on penalties.[17]

Oman

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In July 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Salalah-based Omani club Dhofar S.C.S.C. Soon after his arrival he helped his to club to win the 2014 Baniyas SC International Tournament as his side won the finals 1–0 against Al-Hidd SCC of Bahraini Premier League, hence helping to win their first title of the 2014–15 season.[18] He made his Oman Professional League debut and scored his first goal on 12 September 2014 in a 1–1 draw against Al-Khaboora SC.[19] He also made his Sultan Qaboos Cup debut on 3 December 2014 in a 2–0 win over Madha SC in the Round of 32.[20] He also made his Oman Professional League Cup debut and scored his first goal in the competition on 13 November 2014 in a 4–0 win over Bowsher Club. He scored 5 goals in 23 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman Professional League. He also scored 1 goal in 8 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman Professional League Cup.

Jordan

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He spent the first part of the 2015–16 season with Jordanian Premier League side Al-Ramtha.[citation needed]

Third return to Brazil

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In February 2016, he returned again to Brazil, signing for Campeonato Paraibano side Treze Futebol Clube. He made his debut on 6 March in a 1–1 with Sousa Esporte Clube.[21] He went on to make 17 Campeonato Paraibano appearances over two seasons.

On 12 May 2017, he left Treze to sign for CS Sergipe, joining up with former coach Marcelo Vilar to play in 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[22] He made his debut on 21 May in a 2–1 defeat to Jacobina Esporte Clube.[23]

Third return to Hong Kong

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In the summer of 2018, Fernando Lopes returned once again to Hong Kong. It was confirmed in September by Rangers (HKG) Director of Football Philip Lee that he had joined the club.[24]

After playing for Eastern District in the 2019–20 season, it was announced on 14 October 2020 that Fernando would return to Rangers.

International career

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In December 2021, it was reported that Fernando had received a Hong Kong passport. However, he is not eligible to play for Hong Kong internationally.

Career statistics

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Club

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As at 21 May 2017.[1] Archived 2018-08-23 at the Wayback Machine

Club Season Division League Cup Continental[a] Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rabotnički 2009–10 First Macedonian Football League 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
2010–11 9 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 14 2
Total 26 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 31 2
Sham Shui Po 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Bangu 2012 Campeonato Carioca 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1
Total 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1
Tarxien Rainbows 2013–14 Maltese Premier League 25 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 1
Total 25 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 1
Dhofar 2014–15 Oman Professional League 23 5 10 1 0 0 0 0 33 6
Total 23 5 10 1 0 0 0 0 33 6
Treze 2016 Campeonato Paraibano 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2017 Campeonato Paraibano 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Career total 102 9 14 1 5 0 0 0 102 9
  1. ^ Includes appearances in the UEFA Europa League

Honours

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Club

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Rangers

References

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  1. ^ "Match Results". Hong Kong Football Association. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Fernando Lopes Alcântara - Prva Liga 2009/10". MacedonianFootball.com.
  3. ^ "Fernando Lopes Alcântara - Prva Liga 2010/11". MacedonianFootball.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  4. ^ "TETEKS VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
  5. ^ "TURNOVO VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 2". SOCCERWAY.
  6. ^ "RABOTNIČKI VS. LUSITANOS 5 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
  7. ^ "LUSITANOS VS. RABOTNIČKI 0 - 6". SOCCERWAY.
  8. ^ "RABOTNIČKI VS. MIKA 1 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
  9. ^ "RABOTNIČKI VS. LIVERPOOL 0 - 2". SOCCERWAY.
  10. ^ "LIVERPOOL VS. RABOTNIČKI 2 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
  11. ^ "Diretoria do Sport confirma contratação de mais um zagueiro" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  12. ^ "SUN HEI VS. SHAM SHUI PO 5 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
  13. ^ "AMERICANO VS. BANGU 2 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
  14. ^ "Rio Verde Contrata Diego Clementino e Fernando Lopes" (in Portuguese). Cleuber Carlos. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  15. ^ "TARXIEN RAINBOWS VS. HIBERNIANS 0 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
  16. ^ "TARXIEN RAINBOWS VS. VITTORIOSA STARS 1 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
  17. ^ "QORMI VS. TARXIEN RAINBOWS 0 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
  18. ^ "ظفار يتوج ببطولة بني ياس الودية". KOOORA.
  19. ^ "DHUFAR VS. AL KHABOORA 1 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
  20. ^ "MADHA VS. DHUFAR 0 - 2". SOCCERWAY.
  21. ^ "Sousa 1x1 Treze : Com gol nos acréscimos, Sousa arranca empata com o Treze e evita derrota em casa" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  22. ^ "Sergipe anuncia pacote de reforços para a Série D, 4 dos 5 estavam no Treze" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  23. ^ "Sergipe sai na frente, mas Jacobina se recupera, vira o jogo e vence em casa" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  24. ^ Lee, Philip. "左一及左七，都係法比奧細佬". Facebook. Retrieved 11 September 2018. (in Chinese)
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