Luís Fernandes (footballer)
Lebanese footballer
Luís Sergjo Fernandes (Arabic: لويس سيرجيو فرنانديز; born 1 March 1971) is a former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Brazil, Fernandes is of Lebanese descent; he represented Lebanon internationally at the 2000 AFC Asian Cup. He also played for Lebanese Premier League side Shabab Sahel between 2000 and 2006.
International career
Fernandes represented the Lebanon national team at the 2000 AFC Asian Cup; he was one of five Lebanese Brazilians in the squad. He scored an 82nd-minute equalizer against Thailand in the group stage.
Career statistics
International
Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first.
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