Mateus Fernandes
21-Year-Old
West Ham United
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Fernandes posted a solid inaugural EPL season in 2024/25. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joined Saints from Sporting at the start of the season, he was unable to break into the starting lineup there and spent the 2023/24 season on loan to Estoril Praia. His attacking statistics from 2024/25 do not represent the high work rate he exhibited on the field; from 36 appearances (34 starts) he netted two and provided four assists, but he consistently showed strength in long crosses, high pressing and tackling (2.5 per game). He was starved of service and support last season but he will have a good chance to ratchet up a better goal tally in the Championship as he and his teammates faces second tier competition.
Scores late goal in FA Cup
Fernandes scored one goal to go with 10 crosses and five tackles (three won) in Sunday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty shootout loss against Leeds United.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes dragged West Ham back into the tie in the 93rd minute, crashing home the rebound after Jarrod Bowen's shot hit the post off an Adama Traore setup and slotting it in to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first of two stoppage-time goals that sent the match to extra time. He ended his 120-minute shift with one goal, one shot and one chance created. Fernandes also made his presence felt on set pieces and with his defensive work in midfield, racking up a season-high 10 crosses and five tackles to cap off his performance.
Fernandes dragged West Ham back into the tie in the 93rd minute, crashing home the rebound after Jarrod Bowen's shot hit the post off an Adama Traore setup and slotting it in to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first of two stoppage-time goals that sent the match to extra time. He ended his 120-minute shift with one goal, one shot and one chance created. Fernandes also made his presence felt on set pieces and with his defensive work in midfield, racking up a season-high 10 crosses and five tackles to cap off his performance.
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Provides assist in win
Fernandes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Burnley.
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Strikes against Sunderland
Fernandes scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and making five tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Sunderland.
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Assists opener Saturday
Fernandes assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Makes starting XI
Fernandes (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.
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Training individually
Fernandes (undisclosed) is training individually and is questionable for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Mateus is back doing individual sessions. Let's see, we have a couple of days to go [until the match]."
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Man United keeping close tabs
Manchester United are interested in signing Fernandes in the summer, according to The Telegraph.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes has been one of the bright spots for West Ham United this season, and the talented playmaker is expected to leave the club regardless of whether the team gets relegated. Manchester United will look to sign at least one more playmaker in the summer, and the 21-year-old is reportedly high on the club's shortlist.
Fernandes has been one of the bright spots for West Ham United this season, and the talented playmaker is expected to leave the club regardless of whether the team gets relegated. Manchester United will look to sign at least one more playmaker in the summer, and the 21-year-old is reportedly high on the club's shortlist.