"Definitely deserved it": HSV star handed two World Cup chances! | OneFootball

His current form is simply impressive. That’s why HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes can at least theoretically hope for a spot at the World Cup. And not just once, but twice.

The 33-year-old’s current stats are strong: three clean sheets in the second half of the season, only two goals conceded in the 2-2 draw against FC Bayern, and the second-most saves per 90 minutes among all Bundesliga goalkeepers. Heuer Fernandes is a key reason why HSV has noticeably stabilized. With a win against Union Berlin (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.), they could even move into the secure mid-table.

Former national goalkeeper René Adler is equally impressed. In a recent interview with Sport Bild, he explained: “Daniel Heuer Fernandes is one of the most important players at HSV – also for building up play. He was a key pillar for the promotion in 2025 and has taken another step forward as a goalkeeper over the course of the season. He is resistant to pressure. He is good in one-on-one situations. Despite his height, he is brave when dealing with crosses.”

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Adler even brings up the HSV pro as a possible third-choice goalkeeper for Germany: “There are several candidates for the position, like Finn Dahmen from FC Augsburg, Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg, or Jonas Urbig from FC Bayern – all young goalkeepers. The key question is Julian Nagelsmann’s approach: Does he want to take a younger player who could compete for the number one spot in the future? But Heuer Fernandes would certainly deserve it.” Still, Adler doesn’t believe it will ultimately be enough for a DFB nomination.

But there’s a second option: Heuer Fernandes’ father is Portuguese, and the keeper has already played six U21 internationals for the 2016 European champions. And according to Sport Bild, Portugal’s national coach Roberto Martínez is keeping a close eye on the Bundesliga. This means the HSV star actually has two theoretical chances of making it to the World Cup.

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