Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos, known as Fred, is a Brazilian midfielder who plays for Manchester United and the Brazil national team. He joined Atletico Mineiro’s youth squad in 2003 and played until 2009. After six years with Atletico Mineiro, he joined Porto Alegre’s youth squad in 2009. A year later, he joined Internacional’s junior squad and started his career. In 2010, he helped the team win six championships, including the Copa Santiago and the Copa FGF. On January 26, 2012, at the age of 18, he joined the club. He joined Shakhtar Donetsk for €15 million on June 26, 2013 and won three Ukrainian Premier League championships. On July 1, 2018, he joined Manchester United for a reported £47 million, signing a five-year deal with a one-year option. He joined the club on August 10, 2018.
He has represented Brazil at several age levels. He’s played for Brazil’s U20 and senior teams. A three-time South American Youth Football Championship participant for Brazil U20, On November 12, 2014, he debuted for Brazil. Then in June 2015, he was called up to the Brazil squad for the Copa America in Chile, starting in both of their Group C matches as they reached the quarter-finals. He was chosen in Tite’s final 23-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but did not play. He was named to Brazil’s 2021 Copa America team in June.
Known as “Fred”
- Being a pro footballer.
Honors
- In 2013, Internacional won the Caucho Campeonato.
- Won the Ukrainian Premier League three times with Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Acquired the 2017-18 Ukrainian Cup.
- Won the Ukrainian Super Cup in 2013 and 2015.
Fred’s Origins
March 5, 1993 – Fred Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos His hometown is Belo Horizonte. His parents are Delson Rodrigues dos Santos and Roseli Miranda de Paula. His family, brothers, and sister are unknown since he maintains his life secret. He is Brazilian. He is Afro-Brazilian. He is a Christian. He is a Pisces.
Fred’s Career
- He joined Atletico Mineiro’s youth squad in 2003 and played until 2009.
- After six years with Atletico Mineiro, he joined Porto Alegre’s youth squad in 2009.
- A year later, he joined Internacional’s junior squad and started his career. In 2010, he helped the team win six championships, including the Copa Santiago and the Copa FGF.
- On January 26, 2012, against Ceramica in the Campeonato Caucho, he made his professional debut.
- On July 18, 2012, he scored his first professional goal in a 3-1 defeat against Atletico Mineiro. In 55 games for Internacional, he scored eight goals and won the Gaucho twice.
- On June 26, 2013, he joined Shakhtar Donetsk for €15 million. On July 10, 2013, he scored twice in a 3-1 triumph against Chornomorets in the Ukrainian Super Cup final. In his debut season, he made 31 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring 4 goals and contributing 4 assists in all competitions.
- In 2014-15, he made 35 appearances for the club, scoring one.
- In 2015-16, he made 23 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring two goals in all competitions.
- In 2016-17, he made 29 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring 4 goals and contributing 4 assists in all competitions.
- On February 21, 2018, Fred scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 2-1 first-leg win against AS Roma. During the 2017-18 season, he made 37 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring 4 goals and giving 7 assists in all competitions.
- He won 10 trophies with Shakhtar, including three UPL crowns.
- On July 1, 2018, he joined Manchester United for a reported £47 million, signing a five-year deal with a one-year option. On August 10, 2018, he made his debut in a 2-1 victory against Leicester City. On September 22, 2018, he made his debut in a 1-1 home tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers. In his debut season, he made 25 appearances, scoring once and assisting once.
- His race was reportedly attacked by Manchester City supporters on December 7, 2019. On February 27, 2020, he scored two goals and assisted another as United defeated Club Brugge 5-0 and 6-1 on aggregate. In 48 appearances for the club in 2019-20, he scored 2 goals and assisted 5 times.
- In the 2020-21 season, he made 48 appearances for Manchester United, scoring once and assisting twice, as they were runner-up in the UEFA Europa League.
- He scored Manchester United’s fifth goal in a 5-1 triumph against Leeds United on the first day of the 2021-22 Premier League. He scored in a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace on December 5, 2021.
Fred’s International Career
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- He’s played for Brazil’s U20 and senior teams.
- A three-time South American Youth Football Championship participant for Brazil U20,
- On November 12, 2014, Brazil defeated Turkey 4-0 in a friendly.
- Then in June 2015, he was called up to the Brazil side for the Copa America in Chile, starting in both of their Group C matches as they reached the quarter-finals.
- He was originally picked for the 2016 Olympic U23 team. Shakhtar Donetsk refused to let him participate in the competition and replaced him with Walace.
- He was chosen in Tite’s final 23-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but did not play.
- He was named to Brazil’s 2021 Copa America team in June.
Fred’s Relationship Status
Fred is a married man. He married his long-time lover, Monique Salum. Benjamin is the couple’s only child. He enjoys a loving connection with his wife and children.
Fred’s Body Measurements
Fred is 1.69m (5′ 7″) tall. His weight is 62kg. He has a fit physique. His eyes and hair are black. He is a straight man.
Fred’s Net Worth
Fred receives money from his football career. Contracts, wages, bonuses, and endorsements pay him. In June 2013, he joined for Shakhtar Donetsk for €15 million. In July 2018, he joined Manchester United for a reported £47 million, signing a five-year deal with a one-year option. His net worth is projected at €18 million and his income at £6.2 million in 2021.
Do you Know?
- He began football at the age of nine.
- On January 26, 2012, at the age of 18, he joined the club.
- On July 18, 2012, he scored his first professional goal against Atletico Mineiro in Serie A.
- His Manchester United number is 17.