Mateus Fernandes
21-Year-Old
West Ham United
Premier
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.
Signs with West Ham United
Fernandes has signed a contract with West Ham United until 2030, joining on a permanent move from Southampton, his new club announced. "Mateus is a young player who has made impressive progress in the early part of his career, and we are delighted to have secured his signing," said Head Coach Graham Potter.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes was formed in the Sporting Lisbon Academy and has developed into one of the most complete young midfielders in England last season, combining strong defensive actions with creativity and progressive passing. His all round profile allows him to contribute in both phases of play which fits West Ham's need for balance in midfield. The club expects him to have an immediate impact and his long term contract shows confidence in his ability to grow into a key role.
Fernandes was formed in the Sporting Lisbon Academy and has developed into one of the most complete young midfielders in England last season, combining strong defensive actions with creativity and progressive passing. His all round profile allows him to contribute in both phases of play which fits West Ham's need for balance in midfield. The club expects him to have an immediate impact and his long term contract shows confidence in his ability to grow into a key role.
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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.
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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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Saints reject first offer
Southampton have rejected West Ham's first approach for Fernandes, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Saints aren't keen on parting ways with Fernandes unless a club meets their valuation. West Ham's opening offer for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder was worth £30 million plus add-ons. They'll need to aim higher if they're going to complete the signature of the talented playmaker before the end of the transfer period.
The Saints aren't keen on parting ways with Fernandes unless a club meets their valuation. West Ham's opening offer for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder was worth £30 million plus add-ons. They'll need to aim higher if they're going to complete the signature of the talented playmaker before the end of the transfer period.