Lester Fernandez (born 6 December 1986), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kenkre in the I-League. He is currently a football coach too.[3]

Career

Early career

Born in Bangalore, Karnataka, Fernandez graduated from the Tata Football Academy in 2007.[4] He then signed his first professional deal with Dempo of the I-League. He then signed for Vasco next season before signing with Salgaocar the next season in 2009.[4]

He then signed for I-League side Pune F.C. in 2010.[4] After the 2010–11 season, Fernandez was voted the Fans' Player of the Year.[4]

Prayag United and Mumbai Tigers

On 11 June 2012 it was announced that Fernandez had been sold to fellow I-League side Prayag United for Rs 20 lakh.[5] He made his debut for Prayag United on 7 October 2012 against Air India in a league match. He came on in the 82nd minute for C.K. Vineeth as Prayag United won 5–1.[6]

After the 2012–13 season, Fernandez left Prayag United due to lack of playing time and signed for Mumbai Tigers who were expected to participate in the I-League for the 2013–14 season.[7] However, before the season began, it was announced that Mumbai Tigers had dropped out of the I-League, meaning that Fernandez would not participate in the league.[8]

Pune

On 18 February 2014 it was announced that Fernandez had re-signed with former club Pune.[4] He made his return debut for the club on 19 February 2014 against Mohammedan. He came on as a 65th-minute substitute for Anthony D'Souza as Pune won 2–0.[9]

Atletico de Kolkata

Fernandez was drafted by Indian Super League franchise Atlético de Kolkata in the 10th round.[10] In his second match against Chennaiyin FC, he won the ISL Emerging player of the match award.[11]

International

In February 2012 Fernandez was selected into India head coach Savio Medeira's 30-man squad.[12] He then made his international debut for India on 23 February 2012 against Oman in which he started and played 56 minutes as India lost 5–1.[13]

Honours

Atlético de Kolkata

References

  1. ^ Lester Fernandez at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b "Lester Fernandez". Goal.com. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Whatever happened to Lester Fernandez? The talented midfielder who won the ISL | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Pune FC re-sign winger Lester Fernandez". Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Pune FC sells Lester to Prayag United for Rs 20 lakh". Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  6. ^ "United vs. Air India 5 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Mumbai Tigers to rope in Lester Fernandez and Shylo Malsawmtluanga". Goal.com. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Mumbai Tigers pull out of I-League". Zee News. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Pune vs. Mohammedan 2 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  10. ^ "ISL 10th round draft". Facebook. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Atletico de Kolkata vs Chennaiyin FC". Indian Super League. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Team India leaves for Dubai". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  13. ^ "Oman thrash India 5-1 in an international friendly". Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
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