Alex Fernandes, ex-Santos and Atlético-MG shines in Asian title race | OneFootball

Attacking midfielder Alex Fernandes is going through a period of growth wearing the Navbahor shirt in Uzbekistan. In the midst of the race for the national league title, the Brazilian has recovered from injury and has been earning more minutes in recent matches. With playmaking qualities and involvement in the team’s attacking buildup, Alex has helped set the tempo and is looking to increase his contribution as he gains more space within the squad.

So far, the Brazilian has made 19 appearances, scoring four goals and providing three assists for Navbahor. Beyond direct goal contributions, Alex also looks to help with attacking movement, link-up between different areas of the pitch, and chance creation. With the league entering an increasingly important stage, the player values his recent run of games and stresses that his focus is fully on the club’s collective objectives.

“I’m happy to be getting more minutes in the last few games, and I want to make the most of every opportunity possible. This is a very important stage of the season, and I try to step onto the pitch and help with my characteristics, taking part in the build-up, setting the tempo, and doing whatever is necessary for the team,” said Alex Fernandes.

The experience he has built up in different markets is also helping him at this moment. Before joining Navbahor, Alex played for clubs in Bulgaria, Russia, and Azerbaijan, in addition to featuring in the youth ranks of Santos, Atlético-MG, and Portuguesa Santista. Now, with the chance to compete for a national title, the Brazilian highlights the squad’s motivation for the remainder of the league campaign.

“Every player wants to be involved in a title race, and that increases motivation even more on a daily basis. We know every match carries great weight, and we need to stay focused. I’m fighting for my place, earning minutes, and I want to keep contributing more and more so Navbahor can stay strong in this battle until the end,” he added.

Alex Fernandes’ Career

Alex Fernandes began his journey in Santos’ youth academy, still in futsal. After that, he moved through Brazilian field football, playing for clubs such as Portuguesa Santista, Atlético-MG, and then returning to Santos to complete his development. However, the player did not get many opportunities in professional Brazilian football, which led him to seek playing time abroad.

Among his main experiences was his spell at Cherno More in Bulgaria, where he made 49 appearances, scored nine goals, and provided eight assists. He also played for Baltika in Russia, for whom he took the field 36 times and scored 11 goals.

In Azerbaijani football, Alex previously wore the Neftchi PFK shirt, making 16 appearances before joining Navbahor. For his current club, he has recorded 19 matches, four goals, and three assists. Considering the teams featured in his career path, the Brazilian has a total of 120 appearances, 26 goals, and 14 assists, bringing his international experience into the current fight for the national title.

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