Frederico Chaves Guedes, nicknamed Fred (born 3 October 1983 in Teofilo Otoni), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Brazilian club Fluminense. Fred scored the fastest goal in Brazilian football history while playing for América Mineiro, against Vila Nova during a Copa São Paulo de Juniores match. The goal was scored 3.17 seconds after the match started. He is known for being able to score from almost any angle and is a skillful free kick taker.