Fernandinho has officially retired from professional football, bringing an end to one of the most accomplished careers in the modern era. The 40 year old Brazilian enjoyed remarkable success across spells with Athletico Paranaense, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Manchester City, earning a reputation as one of the most intelligent and dominant defensive players of his generation.

Fernandinho began his rise at Athletico Paranaense, where he won two Campeonato Paranaense titles and played a central role in guiding the club to two Copa Libertadores finals. His exceptional performances earned him a move to Shakhtar Donetsk, where he became a club legend.

In Ukraine, he captured six  Ukrainian Premier League titles, four Ukrainian Cups, two Ukrainian Super Cups, and the UEFA Europa League, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Shakhtar’s finest imports.

His move to Manchester City marked the beginning of a new era in both his career and the Premier League. At City, Fernandinho became the heartbeat of the team under multiple managers, winning five English Premier League titles, six EFL Cups, and the FA Community Shield. He also helped guide the club to a UEFA Champions League final, where they narrowly missed out on European glory. His leadership, tactical intelligence, and versatility made him one of the most respected players in England.

On the international stage, Fernandinho represented Brazil with distinction and lifted the Copa America, adding a major international trophy to his decorated résumé.

Fernandinho retires as one of the greatest defensive players to grace the game, widely admired for his consistency, professionalism, and remarkable ability to control matches from deep midfield. His legacy will endure across every club he represented.