Mateus Fernandes
21-Year-Old
Southampton
The Championship
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.
Ends complete season with assist
Fernandes provided an assist in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in the season finale, capping a complete 36-appearance campaign.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes impressed in the final match with calm distribution and strong positioning in midfield while providing a nice assist for Ross Stewart's first Premier League goal from a well-taken corner. He linked up well with both defense and attack, showing growth in his all-around game. Fernandes has developed steadily over the course of the season and heads into the summer as a player to watch after recording two goals four assists 34 chances created 113 crosses and 2.47 tackles per game in a complicated campaign.
Fernandes impressed in the final match with calm distribution and strong positioning in midfield while providing a nice assist for Ross Stewart's first Premier League goal from a well-taken corner. He linked up well with both defense and attack, showing growth in his all-around game. Fernandes has developed steadily over the course of the season and heads into the summer as a player to watch after recording two goals four assists 34 chances created 113 crosses and 2.47 tackles per game in a complicated campaign.
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Attempts nine crosses
Fernandes had nine crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
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Scores in Sunday's loss
Fernandes scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
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Records assist
Fernandes assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
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Makes two interceptions
Fernandes recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two interceptions in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat versus Chelsea.
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No shots on target in loss
Fernandes recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Several clubs want him
Several teams in England are keeping close tabs on Fernandes, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
The 20-year-old playmaker was one of Southampton's best players during the 2024/25 Premier League season, and he's likely to remain in the Premier League in 2025/26 despite the Saints' drop. It's believed that Aston Villa, West Ham and Leeds are eyeing a move for the Portugal under-21 international.
The 20-year-old playmaker was one of Southampton's best players during the 2024/25 Premier League season, and he's likely to remain in the Premier League in 2025/26 despite the Saints' drop. It's believed that Aston Villa, West Ham and Leeds are eyeing a move for the Portugal under-21 international.