Overview
- Fortaleza announced late Wednesday that former Fluminense star Fred will coach its Sub-18 side in his first head‑coaching role.
- CEO Marcelo Paz led the negotiations and formally welcomed Fred in the club’s statement.
- An in-person meeting in Fortaleza on Sunday, Sept. 14, concluded the agreement after extended talks.
- Fred holds CBF A and B coaching licenses and is currently pursuing a UEFA qualification.
- His arrival brings forward a project to add a Sub-18 category and new development modules, a plan overseen by base manager Erisson Matias that had been targeted for 2026.