Southampton’s 2024/25 season ended in disappointment, with the team dropping down to the Championship. But for 20-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, it was a year to remember. He joined the Saints last summer from Sporting and quickly made an impact. The fans took notice, voting him the team’s best player.
Mateus Fernandes has been named your #SaintsFC Fans’ Player of the Season 👏
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) May 23, 2025
In his first season with the English club, Mateus Fernandes played 41 games, scoring three goals and providing five assists. The young Portuguese player, who has represented his country at the under-21 level, was sold to the Saints for 15 million euros. Sporting retained a 10% sell-on clause, meaning they’ll benefit if Mateus Fernandes is sold in the future.
Here’s how his season broke down:
- 41 games played
- 3 goals scored
- 5 assists provided
The future looks bright for Mateus Fernandes, and Southampton fans will be eager to see how he performs next season.