Mateus Fernandes
22-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Fernandes had a promising first full season at Tottenham in 2025/26, contributing three goals and four assists across 36 appearances as a regular in midfield. That is a decent return for a young central midfielder, and his energy and passing earned him steady minutes even in a difficult team campaign. The end product is modest but trending in the right direction, and a bigger role under De Zerbi could bring more. He is a cheap, low-risk midfield option with some upside, more of a squad-depth or deeper-league pick for now, but one whose value could grow if his goal and assist numbers climb in a settled role.
Productive in first start
Fernandes recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes made his first Spurs start Saturday, playing in central attacking midfield in place of the injured James Maddison (shoulder). He had a productive outing, highlighted by his three chances created and seven crosses, but ultimately could not help his side find a goal at home. With Maddison expected to also miss Saturday's match at Nottingham Forest, there's a good chance Fernandes will start again.
Fernandes made his first Spurs start Saturday, playing in central attacking midfield in place of the injured James Maddison (shoulder). He had a productive outing, highlighted by his three chances created and seven crosses, but ultimately could not help his side find a goal at home. With Maddison expected to also miss Saturday's match at Nottingham Forest, there's a good chance Fernandes will start again.
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Plays full game, assists in EFL Cup
Fernandes provided an assist in a 90-minute cup performance Wednesday versus Charlton, and he was later praised by Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi, who commented "Fernandes is another talent, big talent. We are lucky because he can cover two positions on the pitch, like as a pivot or number 10. Anyway, he brings quality, he is dynamic and he fights on the pitch, because I think in the last season he was one of the best players in terms of regaining the ball, in the duel".
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In lineup vs. Hoffenheim
Fernandes is in the starting lineup for Tottenham's final preseason friendly against Hoffenheim, the club announced.
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Out for second straight game
Fernandes will miss Saturday's match against Chelsea for the second straight game due to fatigue in his calf, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi, per the Standard. "It's not the right moment to take risk. We'll work again when we're back in London"
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Managing fatigue and calf issue
Fernandes was left out of Tottenham's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Sydney FC due to fatigue and a calf issue, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi, per Football London. "Fernandes is just fatigued, the calf, and also for him we took the decision not to take any risk and to recover, but the next week, Wednesday, when we start the pre-season in London, he will be ready to work"
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Signs for Tottenham
Fernandes has joined Tottenham from West Ham, the club announced.
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Red Devils to launch offer soon
Manchester United are expected to submit an offer for Fernandes in the coming days, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for quite some time, and it seems a transfer might be inching closer. The Portuguese playmaker could be open to joining the Red Devils, and Manchester United are likely to launch an official bid for the midfielder in the coming days. West Ham are expecting to receive around 80 million euros for the 21-year-old.
Fernandes has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for quite some time, and it seems a transfer might be inching closer. The Portuguese playmaker could be open to joining the Red Devils, and Manchester United are likely to launch an official bid for the midfielder in the coming days. West Ham are expecting to receive around 80 million euros for the 21-year-old.