Carlos Fernandes
Coach
One of Portugal's most experienced football coaches, with a career at the highest level of European football, working alongside José Mourinho at clubs such as Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
SPORT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
We create ideas, partnerships and opportunities that take sport further.
Manifesto — 01
Sport brings people together. What we build around it can go much further. We connect sport with creativity, culture, business and opportunity.
THE + CONNECTS
Who we are — 02
Beyond the Field+ is a creative and strategic sports platform connecting athletes, clubs, brands, organisations and culture. We develop ideas, identities, content, partnerships and experiences that create value inside and beyond sport. Because the game may bring people together, but what we build around it can go much further.
MORE THAN VISIBILITY.
We help athletes, clubs and organisations build a distinctive and meaningful presence.
MORE THAN SPONSORSHIP.
We create connections designed to generate real and shared value.
MORE THAN CONTENT.
We develop ideas capable of living beyond a campaign, platform or match.
MORE THAN SPORT.
We use sport as a platform for creativity, business and positive impact.
TALENT NETWORK — 03
Coach
One of Portugal's most experienced football coaches, with a career at the highest level of European football, working alongside José Mourinho at clubs such as Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Former Player · Portuguese International
Former midfielder who represented the Portuguese national team and built a long career at the top level of Portuguese football.
Former Player · Portuguese International
Former Portuguese international with an outstanding career at clubs such as FC Porto and Deportivo La Coruña. Today he brings his experience, leadership and network to Beyond The Field+.
Former Player
Former professional footballer with a career built in Portuguese football — today a voice for the game's stories, dressing-room culture and community.
Our ecosystem — 04
Careers built to last beyond the contract.
Partnerships designed for shared value.
Moments that turn sport into culture.
Creative thinking — 05
Creativity is not just communication. It's about finding new ways to connect people, brands and businesses through sport.
Featured work — 06
Ideas, partnerships and experiences built beyond the game.
Be+ Sports — Brand Identity
Complete brand platform for a new kind of sports company — identity, voice and digital experience.
2025
Podcalhar — Content & Community
A football conversation platform connecting players, stories and authentic football culture across Portugal.
2025Street Series — Experiences
A street basketball event series blending sport, music and community into one cultural moment.
2024BTF+ Originals — Documentary
A documentary series following the people who make grassroots sport a way of life.
2024IN PARTNERSHIP+
Football is built on conversations, relationships and stories. Our connection with Podcalhar gives Beyond The Field+ direct access to talent, communities and authentic football culture. This creates opportunities that go far beyond traditional sponsorship.
The team — 07
Beyond The Field+ was created by professionals with complementary backgrounds across creativity, branding, media, business and sport.

Marketing & Communication
Marketing and communication professional focused on brand development, content strategy and relationship management. Carol brings expertise in communication, audience engagement and project coordination, helping transform ideas into meaningful experiences.

Brand & Business
Brand strategist and business development professional with extensive experience in marketing, partnerships, customer engagement and brand activation. He combines strategic thinking with a strong understanding of consumer behaviour.

Creative Director
Award-winning Creative Director and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of international experience helping brands create meaningful connections through creativity, innovation and strategic thinking. Co-founder of Studio Nuts.

Media & Community
Co-founder of Podcalhar, one of Portugal's emerging football media platforms. Passionate about football, communication and authentic storytelling, Val has built strong relationships within the football community.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Let's create the next idea, partnership or opportunity through sport.
Contact — 08