Rogério Fernandes

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Afonso and the second or paternal family name is Fernandes.

Rogério Vaz Afonso Fernandes (born 28 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Real.^[1] Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

Rogério Fernandes

Personal information
Full name	Rogério Vaz Afonso Fernandes
Date of birth	(2002-08-28) 28 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Seixal, Portugal
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Real
Youth career
2012–2018	Arrentela
2018–2021	Casa Pia
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Casa Pia	3	(0)
2022	→ Praiense (loan)	11	(0)
2023	Praiense	8	(0)
2023–	Real	4	(0)
International career‡
2023–	São Tomé and Príncipe	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 03:31, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

Professional career

Fernandes is a youth product of Arrentela, before moving to Casa Pia's youth academy in 2018. On 20 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Casa Pia.^[2] On 31 January 2021, he was loaned to Praiense in the Portuguese fourth division.^[3] He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.^[4]

International career

Born in Portugal, Fernandes is of Santomean descent.^[5] He was called up to the São Tomé and Príncipe national team for a set of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in September 2023.^[6]

Personal life

Fernandes' twin brother, Ricardo, is also a professional footballer.^[7]