Dutch forward Sanches Fernandes stands out in England: eight goal contributions

Dutch forward Sanches Fernandes has four goals and four assists in League One this season, the only player across England's top three tiers with at least four in both categories.

Derensili Sanches Fernandes has made an impressive start to his League One campaign with Huddersfield Town, recording four goals and four assists in the 2026/27 season. According to Opta, he is the only player across England's top three professional divisions to reach at least four goal contributions in both categories this term. The 25-year-old Dutch forward joined Huddersfield from Eredivisie side Excelsior last summer, where he had spent three years and contributed six goals and three assists in the previous season. Huddersfield are performing well in League One, sitting third with 15 points after eight matches.