Fred's start with Fluminense's sub-20 team has been almost flawless, with five wins and one draw in six games. This includes a 3-0 victory over rival Botafogo, with two goals from Keven and one from Gorgulho. The team is now in second place in the Taça Guanabara, behind only Flamengo, who have a 100% win rate so far. Fred has praised his players for responding well to his coaching and highlighted the importance of staying grounded and continuing to work towards improvement. The team's focus is on the Carioca competition, which will also serve as a base for their Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior campaign in 2027.