Overview
- He had been hospitalized at the Sanatorio Austral de Pilar since November 24 after falling ill following a preseason match.
- Club Luján announced he had been declared brain dead before media reported his death and asked for respect for his family.
- The club suspended scheduled activities at its facilities as tributes spread across Argentina’s lower divisions.
- AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and several clubs, including Flandria, issued public condolences.
- Fredes had recently renewed for 2026 after guiding Luján to second in its zone and a Reducido quarterfinal in the 2025 season.