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#4 Fred (Shaktar Donetsk) - Midfielder

Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League
Fred in action in the Champions League against Manchester City

Fred has developed into a world class midfielder since joining Shahktar Donestsk from Brazilian side International in 2013. He has been instrumental in Donetsk's surprise Champions League run this season - a side who are on the brink of quarter-final qualification after his wonder strike secured a first leg victory against Italian side AS Roma.

Fred was also influential when Shahktar Donetsk became the first team to defeat high-flying Manchester City this season. He averages passing accuracy of 84% per game and wins 52% of his aerial duels.

He has also created nine chances, proving to be influential as a deep-lying playmaker. Fred's vision, creativity, range of passing from deep midfield makes him a valuable addition to the Brazilian squad giving good competition to Renato Augusto.

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