Gilmàr Fernandez (born 21 January 1994) is a Filipino former professional footballer who played as a winger or striker.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Levi Gilmàr di Silvà Fernandez-Lynch | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 1994 | ||
| 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) | |||
Career
editYouth
editMillwall
editBorn in Lewisham, London, Fernandez started his youth career at Millwall.
In 2004, Fernandez had a trial with Spanish giants Barcelona.
Leyton Orient
editIn 2008, after playing for Millwall's youth team, Fernandez joined the youth team of Leyton Orient.
Dagenham & Redbridge
editAfter 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editMonths 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
editIn 2016, after being released by Alloa Athletic, Fernandez joined Divizia Națională club Dinamo-Auto.[8]
Davao Aguilas
editIn 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
editIn 2017, after his short stint with Davao Aguilas, Fernandez joined EFL League Two club Morecambe.[13][14]
Global Cebu
editIn 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
editFernandez left Global Cebu and joined Thai League 3 club Bangkok.[16]
Return to Global Makati
editOn 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
editFernandez 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
editIn 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
editFernandez was born in Lewisham, London, England, the son of former Crystal Palace footballer Rodney Lynch and Filipina Charmainne Johanna Antheà Fernandez.[18]
References
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- ^ "The Filipino Neymar?". The Philippine Star. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Coventry City: Transfer embargo still to be lifted, says Waggott". BBC. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Balzan vs Mosta Head to Head Stats". Soccer Punter. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Stallion boosts UFL bid as it acquires Fil-British standout Levi Gilmar Di Silva Fernandez". SPIN. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Jury still out as Stallion brings in highly touted Fil-Jamaican Levi Fernandez". SPIN. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Fil-British joins Moldovian club". Filipino Football. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Davao Aguilas Fc sign Fil-English Levi Silva". Filipino Football. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Exciting debut for PFL in Davao del Norte". Business World. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ilocos United vs. Davao Aguilas a battle of firsts". GMA News. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Morecambe FC Stats, Squad & Live Table". Extra Tips. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "LEVI GILMAR DI SILVA FERNANDEZ LYNCH". Soccer Keep. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "13 Pemain Filipina Kini Beraksi Dalam Saingan Thai League 1" (in Malay). 6 July 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "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]
- ^ "Fil-British striker wants to try luck with Azkals". Rappler. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2019.