Janice R. Andrews
It’s amazing how much Fred, the humble Brazilian player who used to call himself the “piano carrier” for the artists at Manchester United, has changed since Jose Mourinho took over as manager at Fenerbahce. Before, Fred was known for how hard he worked and how much he helped others. Now, he’s a goal-scoring superstar who has been compared to Kaka. Fans and experts alike were amazed by Fred’s recent hat-trick in Fenerbahce’s 5-0 win over Rizespor. It showed a side of him that many people had never seen before.
The Simple Starts
Fred has worked hard and been tough all the way through his time in European sports. At Manchester United, he was often overshadowed by bigger and better-known players, but his drive and willingness to give up personal fame for the team’s success won him respect from both peers and fans. “I know I’m not the smartest or best player, but I give my blood and my life every time I’m on the field,” Fred told Brazilian reporters in 2022. These words perfectly described his job at United: he worked hard and always put the team first.
There were some tough times for Fred at Manchester United. In 2018, he was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for a huge £47 million. He came to Old Trafford with a lot of hype. But his first few years playing football in England happened during a rough time for the club. When Fred was signed, Jose Mourinho was in charge. He was upset that the team wasn’t getting any replacements and wasn’t doing well. This anger led to Mourinho’s firing in December 2018, leaving Fred in a team that was having trouble figuring out who it was.
The Mourinho Get-Back
In the present day, Fred’s life has taken a turn he did not expect. Now that he is back with Mourinho, but this time at Fenerbahce, the 31-year-old has found his best form again. The two of them getting back together has given Fred’s career a boost, turning him from a worker in center into a goal-scoring machine.
Fenerbahce’s recent 5-0 win over Rizespor showed how things have changed. Fred scored the first goal with a long-range shot that made the goalie powerless. It was the start of a great night. His second goal, a perfectly timed run and finish, reminded me of Kaka at his best and showed how good the Brazilian is at attacking that not many people thought he would be. He scored his fourth goal with a poacher’s finish after Edin Dzeko’s shot went off the post.
You could feel the happiness on Mourinho’s face as he took Fred off the field. That moment wasn’t just a win; it was also the realization of a promise that they hadn’t used during their time at Manchester United together. The Portuguese coach, who is known for getting the most out of his players, seems to have helped Fred reach a new level in his game.
Fenerbahce Starts a New Era
Fred has made a difference at Fenerbahce that goes beyond one game. He has been a key part of the Turkish giants’ quest to win the Super Lig since he joined them. Fred was very important in helping Fenerbahce get a club-record 99 points last season. He won his first 22 games in a row and kept his perfect record in Istanbul derbies.
People are wondering if Manchester United was too quick to let him go after how well he played, especially since they’ve been having trouble in the middle of the field this season. United’s play seemed to get worse after Fred left, which shows how important he was to the team, even if his efforts were often overlooked.
The Way Ahead
The relationship between Fred and Mourinho could be very important as Fenerbahce gets ready for another title run. The team now has Allan Saint-Maximin, an electric player, so it looks like they have everything they need to compete with Galatasaray for the Super Lig title.
With a strong team to work with, Mourinho seems to have found the right player in Fred to carry out his plan. The Brazilian has gone from being a useful player to a goal-scoring midfielder. This has given Fenerbahce’s attack a new dimension and made them a dangerous force in Turkish football.
Fred is not only a player who is willing to carry the piano, but also someone who can now play his own music. As the season goes on, everyone will be looking at this unexpected master. He has shown that even the most ordinary players can hit all the right notes with the right help.
