Gerso Fernandes

Gerso Fernandes (born 23 February 1991) is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a left winger for K League 1 club Incheon United.

Born in Bissau, Gerso moved to Portugal in his early teens, joining União de Coimbra's youth system in 2004 at age 13. As a junior, he signed with neighbouring Académica de Coimbra where he went on to complete his development; he did not play football for two years during his formative spell, after a priest from the charity facility where he was living advised him against the dangers of turning professional.

Gerso made his debut as a senior with Tourizense in the third division, who acted as Académica's farm team. Released in summer 2011, he moved to Estoril of Segunda Liga, contributing 20 scoreless appearances in his first season as the club returned to the Primeira Liga after seven years.

Gerso made his debut in Portugal's top flight on 17 August 2012, playing 30 minutes in a 2–1 away loss against Olhanense. He continued to be played almost exclusively as a substitute in the following campaigns by manager Marco Silva.

For 2014–15, Gerso was loaned to Moreirense of the same league. Ahead of the 2016–17 season, he agreed to a contract a fellow top-tier side Belenenses.

On 4 January 2017, Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer announced the signing of Gerso from Belenenses on a three-year designated player contract, with an option for a fourth year. On 17 May, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Seattle Sounders FC at Children's Mercy Park.

Gerso helped the club to win the 2017 U.S. Open Cup. He rejected an offer for a new deal at the end of the 2020 campaign, and was released.

On 16 February 2021, Gerso joined K League 1 club Jeju United. In 2022, he earned a ₩1.7 billion salary, becoming the highest-paid player in the competition.