Fortaleza appoint Fred, Fluminense idol, as youth team coach | OneFootball

On Wednesday night, Fred, former striker, idol and the top scorer in the history of Fluminense, was officially announced as the coach of the U-18 team of Fortaleza.

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“I am very happy to start this new cycle in my life within football. I believe in the transformative power that sport has to change lives, as it changed mine and my family's, and I hope to contribute to the formation of new athletes, not only technically and tactically, but also as human beings,” said Fred.

“I am completely motivated and promise to live the club intensely day by day, dedicating myself to the maximum to honor its colors and values,” added the new coach of the U-18 team.

History on the field

As a player, Fred won the Brazilian championship twice and the Copa America, in addition to playing in two World Cups, being a starter in the 2014 edition. The athlete ended his professional career in 2022 and since then, he has been training in courses and specializations, such as the CBF Academy's A License. At Fortaleza, he arrives for his first experience as a coach.

Marcelo Paz, CEO of Fortaleza, highlighted Fred's victorious trajectory and spoke about the expectations for the former player's work at the base of Leão de Pici.

“I am sure that his arrival will further enhance our youth categories, providing our young athletes with valuable learning and the chance to develop alongside a great reference,” he said.

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