Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Fred Rodriguez alias “Pastor Fred” joined Manchester United in the summer of 2018 from Ukrainian Champions: Shaktar Donestk for a reported fee of 52 million pounds but the Brazilian struggled in the Brazilian box to box midfielder struggled to impress at the club under then Manager: Jose Mourinho as Fred struggled to adapt to the pace of the Premier League.
However, it seems there has been a massive turn around as the Brazilian now forms an integral part of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s Manchester United this season and he is regarded as one of the best midfielders not just in the league but also in Europe this season with 52% tackles rate, 210 recoveries, and 25 recoveries.
Here a quick glance at Fred Rodriguez’s career so far;
Internacional
- Campeonato Gaucho; 2012,2013
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Shakhtar Donestk
- Ukrainian Premier League; 2014, 2017, 2018
- Ukrainian Cup; 2016,2017, 2018
- Ukrainian Super Cup; 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
The Brazilian midfielder has featured for the Selecao 11 times with no goals but he 25 goals in 271 appearances so far in his career. Fred has been one of Manchester United’s best players so far this season and he shone very brightly especially with the absence of Paul Pogba in the heart of Manchester United’s midfield.
Hearty Cheers Fred!
