Biography
Who is Gedson Fernandes?
Early life and beginnings
Gedson Carvalho Fernandes was born in São Tomé, Portugal, on January 9, 1999. His path in football started in 2008 when he joined the youth system at SC Frielas. He later moved to the S.L. Benfica youth academy to further develop his skills.
By 2017, he earned a spot on the reserve team for Benfica. He made his professional debut on February 11, 2017, during a LigaPro match against Desportivo das Aves. That game ended in a 4–2 victory for his side.
Professional club career
Gedson Fernandes advanced to the Benfica first team for the 2018–19 season. He debuted as a starter on August 7, 2018, in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Fenerbahçe, which ended in a 1–0 home win. One week later, he scored a goal in the second leg, helping his team reach the competition play-off round.
In January 2020, he signed an 18-month loan deal with the English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur. He made his debut for the club against Watford on January 18, 2020. He returned to Benfica in February 2021 before moving on loan to Galatasaray in Turkey for the remainder of that season.
Awards and achievements
Throughout his career, Gedson Fernandes has collected several team honors. He won the Campeonato Nacional de Juniores with the Benfica youth squad in 2017–18. With the Benfica first team, he captured the Primeira Liga title in 2018–19. His time in Turkey brought more success, as he won the Turkish Cup in 2023–24 and the Turkish Super Cup in 2024.
He also contributed to a Russian Cup victory with Spartak Moscow in the 2025–26 season. On the international level, he was part of the Portugal U17 squad that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2016. That same year, he was named to the tournament's official team.
Birthday and age
Gedson Fernandes was born on January 9, 1999, which makes Gedson 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Gedson shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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