Midfield anchor Fernando started his career at Cambridge United and spent some time on loan at St Neots Town. Following his release from Cambridge United, Fernando joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the summer of 2017. Later that year he moved to Basford United in order to pursue his university studies at Nottingham Trent University. Whilst in the East Midlands he also spent periods at Grantham Town and Ilkeston Town. Returning to East Anglia following his graduation he rejoined AFC Rushden & Diamonds and was a key member of their squad before moving on to Ives local Southern League rivals Royston Town in summer 2022.