Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes (born 16 February 2005), known as Nathan Fernandes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo.
Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Nathan joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2016, aged ten.
He signed a youth deal on 21 March 2019,[2] and then signed a professional three-year contract in February 2021, and was linked to Dutch club Ajax one year later, even before his senior debut.
[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut two days later, coming on as a late substitute for Everton Galdino in a 2–1 away win over Athletico Paranaense.
[7] He scored his first professional goal on 25 October, netting his team's second in a 3–2 home win over Flamengo.