Fredy (footballer, born 1979)

Fredy (born February 14, 1979) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played primarily as a forward.

His full name is Fredy José Tavares and he is known primarily by his first name. He enjoyed a lengthy career, mainly spent in the Portuguese Liga and LigaPro (second tier), though he also had stints in other European leagues.

Throughout his career, Fredy was known for his pace and ability to play both as a central striker and on the wings. He was a journeyman player, representing a significant number of clubs during his career. Some notable clubs he played for include Estoril Praia, União Leiria, and Gil Vicente in the Portuguese top flight. He was also known for his goalscoring contribution at several of these clubs.

Further details on his career, such as detailed statistics for each season and specific accomplishments (e.g., promotions, individual awards), would require further research of available football databases and news archives.