Elione Fernandes Neto (born 17 August 2005) is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Czech First League club Hradec Králové.
Club career Fernandes Neto is a youth product of 1. FC Köln, Fortuna Köln and Fortuna Düsseldorf. He made his senior and professional debut with Fortuna Düsseldorf as a late substitute in a 3–1 2. Bundesliga win over Hansa Rostock on 10 September 2023. Debuting at 17 years and 18 days old, Fernandes Neto is the youngest debutant in Fortuna Düsseldorf's history. On 17 August 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
On 9 August 2023, Fernandes Neto signed a three-year contract with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and was initially assigned as a co-operation player to FC Liefering.
On 13 February 2026, Fernandes Neto signed a multi-year contract with Czech First League club Hradec Králové.
Personal life Born in Siegburg, Germany, Fernandes Neto is of Angolan descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFortuna Düsseldorf2022–232. Bundesliga12010130Fortuna Düsseldorf II2022–23Regionalliga West10—10FC Liefering (loan)2023–24Austrian Second League110—1102024–25Austrian Second League20—20Total130—130Career total26010270
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