Gilmàr Fernandez

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Gilmàr Fernandez
Personal information
Full name Levi Gilmàr di Silvà Fernandez-Lynch
Date of birth (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Lewisham, London, England
Position(s) Winger, striker
Youth career
2002–2008 Millwall
2008–2009 Leyton Orient
2009–2012 Dagenham & Redbridge
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Floriana 0 (0)
2013–2015 Balzan 10 (1)
2015 Alloa Athletic 0 (0)
2015 →Stallion (loan) 6 (0)
2016–2017 Dinamo-Auto 17 (4)
2017 Davao Aguilas 16 (0)
2017–2019 Morecambe 2 (0)
2018–2019 →Global Cebu (loan) 6 (0)
2019 Global Cebu 2 (0)
2019 Bangkok 5 (0)
2020– Global Makati
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6:49, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

Gilmàr Fernandez (born 21 January 1994) is a Filipino former professional footballer who played as a winger or striker.[1]

Career[edit]

Youth[edit]

Millwall[edit]

Born in Lewisham, London, Fernandez started his youth career at Millwall.

In 2004, Fernandez had a trial with Spanish giants Barcelona.

Leyton Orient[edit]

In 2008, after playing for Millwall's youth team, Fernandez joined the youth team of Leyton Orient.

Dagenham & Redbridge[edit]

After playing a single season with Leyton Orient's U16 team, Fernandez received scholarship offers from Crawley Town, Macclesfield Town, Cambridge United before joining the youth team of Dagenham & Redbridge.

Floriana[edit]

In 2012, after being released by Dagenham & Redbridge, Fernandez joined Maltese Premier League club Floriana.

In 2013, Coventry City had reportedly made a €20,000 bid for Fernandez but the deal was unable to push through due to the club receiving a transfer embargo in January 2014.[2][3]

Balzan[edit]

In 2013, after playing one season with Floriana, Fernandez joined Maltese Premier League club Balzan.

On 25 April 2014, Fernandez made his debut for Balzan in a 1–3 defeat against Mosta.[4]

Alloa Athletic[edit]

In 2015, after his 2-year stint with Balzan, Fernadez joined Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic.

Fernandez featured for the reserve side of the Wasps.[5]

Loan to Stallion[edit]

Months after joining the club, the management of Alloa then allowed Gilmar to join United Football League club Stallion in a 6-month loan with an option of extending for another 6 months.[6][7]

Dinamo-Auto[edit]

In 2016, after being released by Alloa Athletic, Fernandez joined Divizia Națională club Dinamo-Auto.[8]

Davao Aguilas[edit]

In 2017, six months after joining Dinamo-Auto, Fernandez joined Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.[9][10][11]

On 11 May 2017, Fernandez made his debut for Davao in a 1–1 away draw against Ilocos United.[12]

Morecambe[edit]

In 2017, after his short stint with Davao Aguilas, Fernandez joined EFL League Two club Morecambe.[13][14]

Global Cebu[edit]

In July 2018, Fernadez returned to the Philippines as he joined Philippines Football League club Global Cebu in a 6-month loan.[15]

In 2019, Fernandez was released by Morecambe and joined Global Cebu on a free transfer.

Bangkok[edit]

Fernandez left Global Cebu and joined Thai League 3 club Bangkok.[16]

Return to Global Makati[edit]

On 30 January 2020, Fernandez returned to Philippine Football and rejoined Global Makati. He previously joined the club way back 3rd season of the PFL.

International career[edit]

Fernandez was born in England to a Jamaican father and a Filipina mother, which made him eligible to represent England, Jamaica and the Philippines at international level.

Philippines U-23[edit]

In August 2019, Fernandez was invited to train with the Philippines U-23 in preparation for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games which will be held in the Philippines.[17]

Personal life[edit]

Fernandez was born in Lewisham, London, England, the son of former Crystal Palace footballer Rodney Lynch and Filipina Charmainne Johanna Antheà Fernandez.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ghostface600 - Topic - YouTube". YouTube.
  2. ^ "The Filipino Neymar?". The Philippine Star. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Coventry City: Transfer embargo still to be lifted, says Waggott". BBC. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Balzan vs Mosta Head to Head Stats". Soccer Punter. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Gilmar: Filipino football's new name to ponder". CNN Philippines. 24 July 2015. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Stallion boosts UFL bid as it acquires Fil-British standout Levi Gilmar Di Silva Fernandez". SPIN. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Jury still out as Stallion brings in highly touted Fil-Jamaican Levi Fernandez". SPIN. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Fil-British joins Moldovian club". Filipino Football. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Davao Aguilas Fc sign Fil-English Levi Silva". Filipino Football. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Davao Aguilas FC all set for its First Home Game in Tagum, Davao Del Norte Against JPV Marikina". Manila Republic. 14 May 2017. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Exciting debut for PFL in Davao del Norte". Business World. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Ilocos United vs. Davao Aguilas a battle of firsts". GMA News. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  13. ^ "Morecambe FC Stats, Squad & Live Table". Extra Tips. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  14. ^ "LEVI GILMAR DI SILVA FERNANDEZ LYNCH". Soccer Keep. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Filipino-British striker Gilmar to play for Global Cebu FC". FOX Sports PH. 20 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  16. ^ "13 Pemain Filipina Kini Beraksi Dalam Saingan Thai League 1" (in Malay). 6 July 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Bangkok FC coach sees Gilmar Lynch's U-23 Azkals call-up as "special moment"". Dugout PH. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Fil-British striker wants to try luck with Azkals". Rappler. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.

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