Paolo Fernandes

Manchester City

Born in Zaragoza, Aragon to a Capeverdean father, Fernandes started his career at Real Zaragoza. In 2013, aged 15, he joined Manchester City after being invited to train for the squad. Zaragoza later claimed to the Royal Spanish Football Federation that the player was not allowed to join City, and the English club agreed to pay a compensation fee for the move (rumoured to be € 180,000); despite still training at City, he was only registered in August 2014 when he reached the age of 16. Initially assigned to the under-18 squad, Fernandes progressed through the EDS and represented the under-21s and under-23s. With the latter side he scored 11 goals in 22 appearances in the 2016–17 Premier League 2 Division 1.

Loan to NAC Breda

On 24 June 2017, after finishing his formation, Fernandes, Thierry Ambrose and fellow compatriot Pablo Marí were loaned to Eredivisie side Breda. He made his professional debut on 12 August, coming on as a half-time substitute for Giovanni Korte in a 1–4 away loss against Vitesse. Fernandes scored his first professional goal on 3 December 2017, netting his team's third in a 3–1 home win against Excelsior. The following 12 July, his loan was extended for a further season, but only contributed with eight league appearances.

Loan to Perugia

On 17 July 2019, Fernandes joined Serie B side Perugia on loan for the 2019–20 season. He appeared in 16 league matches overall, totalling ten starts.

Castellón…

As of match played 10 November 2024

AEK Athens

Super League Greece: 2022–23 Greek Cup: 2022–23