[14][15] In 2000, he again moved abroad and appeared with the Belize Premier Football League side San Pedro Seahawks,[5][16] on loan transfer from Salgaocar.
Due to his brilliant performances as overlapping right back, Fernandes was included in the squad of Syed Nayeemuddin managed national team that participated in 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok.
[22] In July 2000, Fernandes was included in Sukhwinder Singh managed India national squad for their historic England-tour, where they played three matches against English Premier League sides Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, and arch-rival Bangladesh.
[25] In that year, Fernandes was part of Bhaichung Bhutia led Indian team that lifted the LG Cup, in which they defeated host nation Vietnam 3–2.
[28] After retiring, Fernandes went on to became football manager and succeeded Norbert Gonsales as head coach of NFL side Vasco in midway of the league season in 2007.