| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nélson Fernandes | ||
| Date of birth | 3 August 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Funchal, Portugal | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1957–1961 | Marítimo | ||
| 1961–1964 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1964–1965 | Varzim | 24 | (11) |
| 1965–1968 | Benfica | 28 | (9) |
| 1968–1969 | Varzim | 22 | (6) |
| 1969–1976 | Sporting CP | 167 | (72) |
| 1976–1978 | Marítimo | ||
| 1978–1980 | Portimonense | ||
| 1980–1982 | Salgueiros | 47 | (14) |
| 1982–1983 | Tirsense | ||
| National team | |||
| 1969–1970 | Portugal | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Nélson Fernandes (born 3 August 1946 in Funchal, Madeira), simply Nélson, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.