Fortaleza Esporte Clube announced on Wednesday night the former striker Fred Guedes, Fluminense's idol, as the new coach of the U18 team. The Leão do Pici will be the first club where the 41-year-old former athlete will exercise the function of coach in his career. Fred has completed courses and specializations, such as the A and B coaching licenses from the CBF Academy, and is currently taking the UEFA license. He had been away from football since he left the position of Sports Planning Director at Fluminense in 2024. The former striker won the Brazilian Championship twice and played in two World Cups. And now, he joins Fortaleza Esporte Clube to coach the U18 team. But what can he bring to the team? So, with his experience and technical ability, Fred can be a great addition to the club. Fortaleza's CEO, Marcelo Paz, spoke about Fred's hiring, saying he is a professional with a victorious trajectory at Fluminense. Fred also commented on his hiring, thanking God, Fortaleza, and its fans. He believes in the transformative power of sports to change lives, as it changed his and his family's. Recently, Fred left Fluminense with two titles won as a director: the 2023 Conmebol Libertadores and the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana. Now, he seeks to contribute to the formation of new athletes at Fortaleza Esporte Clube.