Mario Fernandes

• Full name: Mário Figueiredo Fernandes
• Date of birth: September 19, 1990
• Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian by birth; acquired Russian citizenship in 2016 and represents the Russia national team
• Position: Right-back / Right wing-back
• Club career (highlights):
  • Early career in Brazil with Grêmio (youth and senior team debut)
  • Joined PFC CSKA Moscow in 2012 — became a key defender and attacking full-back for CSKA
  • Won multiple Russian Premier League titles, Russian Cups and Super Cups with CSKA Moscow
  • In 2022 he left CSKA Moscow and later returned to Brazil to play for Grêmio again (note: club movements after 2022 may need updating)
• International career:
  • After gaining Russian citizenship in 2016, he was called up to the Russia national team.
  • Represented Russia at UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup (hosted by Russia), where he featured as a starter on the right flank.
• Style of play: Physically strong and athletic right-back known for defensive solidity, overlapping runs, crossing ability and contributing to attack from wide areas.
• Notable facts:
  • Became one of the high-profile examples of naturalized players to represent Russia in major tournaments.
  • Despite Brazilian origin, he integrated into Russian football and culture during his long spell at CSKA Moscow.

Sources / last update note: Information summarized from public records up to 2024; club status and transfers after 2024 may not be included.