Elione Fernandes Neto

Elione Fernandes Neto (born 17 August 2005) is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Austrian club Liefering on loan from Red Bull Salzburg.

Career
Fernandes Neto is a youth product of 1. FC Köln, Fortuna Köln and Fortuna Düsseldorf. He made his senior and professional debut with Fortuna Düsseldorf as a late substitute in a 3–1 2. Bundesliga win over Hansa Rostock on 10 September 2023. Debuting at 17 years and 18 days old, Fernandes Neto is the youngest debutant in Fortuna Düsseldorf's history. On 17 August 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club.

On 9 August 2023, Fernandes Neto signed a three-year contract with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and was initially assigned as a co-operation player to Liefering.

Personal life
Born in Germany, Fernandes Neto is of Angolan descent.