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.

Fred spent four seasons at América-MG, before he left for city rival Cruzeiro in mid of 2004 season. As Feyenoord had an agreement with América, the Dutch club got Magrão from Cruzeiro, and retained 10% economic rights on Fred, and Fred himself held 15%.

After scoring 40 goals in 43 games for Cruzeiro in 2005 season, Fred was signed by defending champion Lyon for €15 million. (which €3million of them was received by Fred, 5% as solidarity contribution, €1.4M to Lyon's agent and €510,913 as Brazil tax).Feyenoord then claimed Cruzeiro 10% of the transfer fee, as the club alleged the fee was €1.5 million instead of €933,908.70 in Cruzeiro viewpoint. The Dutch club sued to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and won.