Player: FRED

Full name: Frederico Chaves Guedes (commonly known as Fred)

• Nationality: Brazil
• Position: Striker / Centre-forward
• Date of birth: October 3, 1983
• Place of birth: Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Club career (highlights including Atlético Mineiro):

• Early career: Began at América Mineiro (Brazil).
• Santo André: Short spell before moving to Europe.
• OGC Nice (France): First European club, where he gained wider attention.
• F.C. Paços de Ferreira (Portugal): Continued development in Europe.
• FC Porto (Portugal): Signed by one of Portugal's biggest clubs; won domestic titles.
• Olympique Lyonnais (France): Moved to Ligue 1, establishing himself as a reliable goalscorer.
• Fluminense (Brazil): Returned to Brazil and enjoyed prolific spells, becoming club legend and scoring many goals in Série A; won Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2010, 2012).
• Atlético Mineiro (Brazil): Joined in 2019. With Atlético Mineiro he contributed as an experienced forward, and was part of the squad that won the Campeonato Mineiro and the Copa do Brasil (depending on season involvement). He rejoined Atlético after long association with Fluminense and other clubs, adding veteran presence and goals when available.

International career:

• Brazil national team: Capped multiple times; part of squads for FIFA World Cup 2014 (played and scored) and Copa América tournaments. Known for finishing ability and aerial strength.

Style of play: Classical number 9: strong in the box, good positioning, finishing with both feet and head, holds up play and brings teammates into attacking moves.

Notable achievements:

• Multiple domestic titles with clubs in Brazil and Portugal.
• Top scorer seasons for Fluminense in Brasileirão campaigns.
• Appearances and goals for the Brazil national team, including at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Career notes: Fred is widely regarded in Brazil for his goal-scoring consistency, especially during his time at Fluminense. His move to Atlético Mineiro later in his career added experience to the squad and provided important goals in domestic competitions. Exact statistics (appearances/goals) vary by season; please specify if you want year-by-year stats, total goals for Atlético Mineiro, or international stats and I will provide them.