Fernando Henrique was born in Goianinha but registered in São José de Mipibu, both in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
[2] In 2020, Fernando Henrique was assigned to the under-23 squad for the Campeonato Brasileiro de Aspirantes, and renewed his contract until 2024 on 26 November of that year.
[3] He made his first team debut on 22 March 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for Lucas Araújo in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho away draw against São José-RS.
[4] After featuring in 16 matches during the 2021 season,[5] Fernando Henrique lost space during the 2022 campaign, and had a failed loan move to Cruzeiro before returning to the under-23s.
[9] On 27 February 2024, after seven matches for Cruzeiro, Fernando Henrique was loaned to Série B side Vila Nova for the remainder of the year.