Nathan Fernandes

For the cricketer, see Nathan Fernandes (cricketer).

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

Nathan Fernandes

Personal information
Full name	Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
Date of birth	(2005-02-16) 16 February 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Botafogo
Number	16
Youth career
2016–2023	Grêmio
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2025	Grêmio	41	(3)
2025–	Botafogo	10	(1)
International career‡
2025–	Brazil U20	5	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing   Brazil South American U-20 Championship Winner 2025 Venezuela
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16:35, 17 February 2025 (UTC)

Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo.

Career

Grêmio

Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, ^[1] Nathan joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2016, aged ten. He signed a youth deal on 21 March 2019, ^[2] and then signed a professional three-year contract in February 2021, and was linked to Dutch club Ajax one year later, even before his senior debut. ^[3]

On 25 May 2023, Nathan agreed to renew his contract with the Tricolor until 2026. ^[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut two days later, coming on as a late substitute for Everton Galdino in a 2–1 away win over Athletico Paranaense. ^{[5] [6]}

On 10 June 2023, Nathan further extended his link with Grêmio until 2028. ^[7] He scored his first professional goal on 25 October, netting his team's second in a 3–2 home win over Flamengo.

Botafogo

On 14 February 2025, Botafogo announced the signing of Nathan on a five-year contract. ^[8]

Career statistics

As of 17 February 2025 ^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		National Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Grêmio	2023	Série A	11	1	—		0	0	—		3 [a]	0	14	1
	2024		19	0	11	2	2	0	6 [b]	1	1 [c]	0	39	3
	Total		30	1	11	2	2	0	6	1	4	0	53	4
Botafogo	2025	Série A	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			30	1	11	2	2	0	6	1	4	0	53	4

1. Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
3. Appearance(s) in Recopa Gaúcha

Honours

Grêmio

• Campeonato Gaúcho: 2024

Brazil U20

• South American Youth Football Championship: 2025

References

1. "Joia da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes fecha parceria com Marcelo, do Real Madrid" [Pearl of Grêmio's youth setup, Nathan Fernandes agrees partnership with Marcelo, from Real Madrid] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
2. "Grêmio assina contrato de formação com promessa de 14 anos" [Grêmio sign youth contract with 14-year-old prospect] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
3. "Fenômeno da base do Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes desperta o interesse do Ajax, da Holanda" [Phenomenom in the youth setup of Grêmio, Nathan Fernandes has the interest of Ajax, from the Netherlands] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Minha Torcida. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
4. "Grêmio acerta renovação com atacante da base relacionado para o Gre-Nal" [Grêmio agree renewal with forward from the youth setup called up to the Gre-Nal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
5. "Com time misto, Grêmio vence o Athletico-PR na Arena da Baixada" [With a mixed team, Grêmio defeat Athletico-PR at the Arena da Baixada] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
6. "Grêmio bate o Athletico na Baixada e embala segunda vitória seguida no Brasileiro" [Grêmio defeat Athletico at the Baixada and get second consecutive win in the Brasileiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
7. "Grêmio renova com atacante até 2028" [Grêmio renew with forward until 2028] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
8. "Nathan Fernandes é do Botafogo!" [Nathan Fernandes belongs to Botafogo!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Botafogo FR. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
9. Nathan Fernandes at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

External links

• Nathan Fernandes profile at the Grêmio's official website (in Brazilian Portuguese)