SGE’s management tried to find the right mix of eager youngsters as well as experienced players others can learn from. The 30-year-old Gelson Fernandes is the perfect match for the newly formed team. The central midfielder has played in France, England, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Switzerland. Fernandes used to play for SC Freiburg during the 2013/14 Bundesliga season (38 games, 1 goal).
Facts about Gelson Fernandes
- Date of Birth: 02 September 1986
- Place of Birth: Praia, Cape Verde
- Age: 31
- Height: 179 cm
- Nationality: Swiss
- Position: Midfielder
- Jersey Number: 5
- Previous Teams: FC Sion, Manchester City, AS Saint-Etienne, Chievo Verona, Leicester City, Udinese Calcio, Sporting Lisbon, SC Freiburg, Stade Rennes
- Social Media: Gelson is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
