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Rogério Fernandes

Rogério Fernandes

Portuguese footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Afonso and the second or paternal family name is Fernandes.

Rogério Vaz Afonso Fernandes (born 28 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Real.[1] Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

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Professional career

Fernandes is a youth product of Arrentela, before moving to Casa Pia's youth academy in 2018. On 20 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Casa Pia.[2] On 31 January 2021, he was loaned to Praiense in the Portuguese fourth division.[3] He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.[4]

International career

Born in Portugal, Fernandes is of Santomean descent.[5] He was called up to the São Tomé and Príncipe national team for a set of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in September 2023.[6]

Personal life

Fernandes' twin brother, Ricardo, is also a professional footballer.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    Rogério Fernandes at Soccerway
  2. [2]
    "Ricardo Fernandes e Rogério Fernandes assinam contrato profissional". May 20, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Rogério Fernandes é reforço do Praiense - Kidalê". Kidalê. January 31, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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    "Dois juniores no arranque do Casa Pia". www.ojogo.pt.
  5. [5]
    "Promessas santomenses VIII – Rogério Fernandes - Kidalê". Kidalê. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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    "2023 AFCON Qualifier: Sao Tome Unveil 21-Man Squad For Super Eagles Clash". Leadership News. September 3, 2023.
  7. [7]
    "Gémeos Ricardo e Rogério Fernandes fazem a pré-época do Casa Pia". www.record.pt.
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