Player Name: Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos (commonly known as Fred)

• Nationality: Brazil
• Date of Birth: March 5, 1993
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred Foot: Right

Club Career (selected):

• Palmeiras (Brazil) — Youth to senior debut; developed as a midfielder before moving to Europe.
• Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) — Joined Shakhtar in 2013. At Shakhtar he established himself as a key defensive/central midfielder known for his passing, positional discipline, and ability to shield the back line. Won multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles, Ukrainian Cups and Super Cups with the club.
• Manchester United (England) — Moved to Manchester United in 2018, playing primarily as a central/defensive midfielder.

International Career:

• Brazil National Team: Represented Brazil at senior level. Selected for squads in competitive internationals and tournaments during his career, contributing mainly as a midfield option with strong tactical awareness.

Playing Style & Strengths:

• Strong defensive positioning and interception ability.
• Accurate short passing and tempo control from midfield.
• Physical presence and aerial ability for a midfielder.
• Disciplined, tactically versatile — can play as a single pivot or alongside another midfielder.

Notable Achievements:

• Multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles and domestic cups with Shakhtar Donetsk.
• Domestic and continental recognition during his time in Ukraine and subsequent move to a top European league.

Quick Stats (approximate during peak Shakhtar years):

• Appearances: 100+ for Shakhtar (across competitions)
• Goals: Low single digits — primarily a defensive midfielder
• Assists & pass completion: Strong passing metrics and high pass-completion rate typical of his role

This summary focuses on Fred’s time with Shakhtar Donetsk and his profile as a Brazilian defensive/central midfielder who later transferred to Manchester United.