Fernando Prass
Fernando Büttenbender Prass (born 9 July 1978 in Porto Alegre[2]) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Brazilian side Ceará.
Prass playing for Palmeiras in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Fernando Büttenbender Prass | ||
Date of birth | 9 July 1978 | ||
Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Ceará | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
1989–1998 | Grêmio | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–1999 | Grêmio | 38 | (0) |
2000 | Francana | 24 | (0) |
2000–2001 | Vila Nova | 31 | (0) |
2002–2005 | Coritiba | 211 | (0) |
2005–2009 | União Leiria | 81 | (0) |
2009–2012 | Vasco da Gama | 248 | (0) |
2013–2019 | Palmeiras | 274 | (0) |
2020– | Ceará | 13 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 April 2018 |
Club career
After starting professionally with local Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Prass joined Associação Atlética Francana in 2000,[3] moving after four months to another modest side, Vila Nova Futebol Clube.[4] In 2002 he signed for Coritiba Foot Ball Club, spending four seasons at the club.
Subsequently, Prass moved abroad and joined Portugal's U.D. Leiria, as compatriot Helton had left to join FC Porto in the Primeira Liga.[5] He made his league debut on 11 September 2005 in a 0–0 home draw against C.S. Marítimo, and retained first-choice status from that moment onwards.
In the 2006–07 season, Prass only missed two league games as Leiria finished seventh and qualified for the UEFA Intertoto Cup, eventually being one of the competition's winners and appearing in the UEFA Cup, being ousted by Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the first round (4–5 on aggregate).[6][7] The following campaign, the team dropped down to the second division.
After appearing in 14 matches to help União return to the top flight in 2009, 31-year-old Prass returned to his country and signed for CR Vasco da Gama, playing in the Série B for the first time in 110 years of history. As first-choice, he helped the Rio de Janeiro side finish as champions and promote back, with the best defensive record in the league.
Palmeiras
On 10 December 2012, Prass left Vasco and joined Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, freshly relegated to the second level.[8] He helped them return to the top flight at the first attempt.[9]
On 3 April 2016, Prass saved Lucca's penalty in a 1–0 home win over Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, the Alviverde's first win over their rival at Pacaembú Stadium, for nearly 21 years.[10]
On December 7th, 2019, Prass’s time with Palmeiras came to an end, after the club’s front office decided to move on from him. Overall, he had a very successful stint with Palmeiras, winning 2 Brazilian League Titles (Campeonato Brasileirão), and 1 Brazilian Cup (Copa do Brasil).
Ceará
On January 8th, 2020, Prass signed a one year contract with Brazilian side, Ceará SC.
International career
On 29 June 2016, aged nearly 38 and having never earned any cap for the full side, Prass was selected by the Brazilian national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics by manager Rogério Micale, as one of three overage players.[11] On 31 July, however, he left the squad due to an elbow injury and was replaced by Weverton.[12]
Style of play
Prass was known for his ability to save penalty kicks,[13] also working closely with Palmeiras employees to study his adversaries.[14] In March 2017, coach Émerson Leão said he would be the perfect choice to lecture younger players in the position who made the national team.[15]
Club statistics
- As of 11 April 2018[16]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental1 | State League2 | Other3 | Total | ||||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Coritiba | 2002 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
2003 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | |
2004 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | |
2005 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 113 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 0 | |
União Leiria | 2005–06 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
2006–07 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
2007–08 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
2008–09 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
Total | 81 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 | |
Vasco Gama | 2009 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | 0 |
2010 | 38 | 0 | 7 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 0 | - | - | 63 | 0 | |
2011 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | - | - | 74 | 0 | |
2012 | 37 | 0 | - | - | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 | - | - | 64 | 0 | |
Total | 149 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 52 | 0 | - | - | 241 | 0 | |
Palmeiras | 2013 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 | - | - | 55 | 0 |
2014 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 16 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 0 | |
2015 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 0 | - | - | 66 | 0 | |
2016 | 16 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | - | - | 39 | 0 | |
2017 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 | - | - | 58 | 0 | |
2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 129 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 87 | 0 | - | - | 253 | 0 | |
Career total | 472 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 164 | 0 | - | - | 736 | 0 |
1Includes UEFA Euro and Copa Libertadores.
2Includes Campeonato Carioca and Campeonato Paulista.
Honours
Club
Grêmio
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1999
- Copa Sul: 1999
Vila Nova
- Campeonato Goiano: 2001
- Campeonato Goiano Segunda Divisão: 2000[4]
Coritiba
- Campeonato Paranaense: 2004
União Leiria
Vasco
Palmeiras
Individual
- Bola de Prata: 2011
- Campeonato Paulista: Team of the Year 2015[17]
References
- "F. Prass" (in Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "Bate-papo" [Chat] (in Portuguese). Official website. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "Antes de brilhar no Palmeiras, Fernando Prass passou pela Francana" [Before shining at Palmeiras, Fernando Prass played for Francana] (in Portuguese). G1. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "A seleção de todos os tempos" [The all-time XI] (in Portuguese). Vila Nova FC. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "Better late than never – 37-year-old Fernando Prass ready to lead Brazil's Olympic charge". Goal. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "Rolfes und Kießling treffsicher" [Rolfes and Kießling hit the spot] (in German). kicker. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "Taça UEFA: U. Leiria-Bayer Leverkusen, 3–2 (crónica)" [UEFA Cup: U. Leiria-Bayer Leverkusen, 3–2 (match report)] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 4 October 2007. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "Palmeiras anuncia a contratação do goleiro Fernando Prass, ex-Vasco" [Palmeiras announce signing of goalkeeper Fernando Prass, formerly with Vasco]. Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 11 December 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- "Fernando Prass fica perto de marca histórica de Valdívia no Palmeiras" [Fernando Prass nears historic Valdivia mark at Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). Fox Sports. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "Com Prass e Dudu heróis, Palmeiras bate Corinthians e fecha tabu de 21 anos" [With Prass and Dudo the heroes, Palmeiras beat Corinthians and end 21-year taboo] (in Portuguese). Universo Online. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- "Prass admite surpresa com convocação e diz gostar de pressão por ouro olímpico" [Prass admits surprise with callup and says he enjoys pressure for Olympic gold] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "Weverton é convocado para a Seleção Olímpica" [Weverton is called for the Olympic Team] (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- "Incontestável, pegador de pênaltis e novo ídolo: Fernando Prass se eterniza no Palmeiras" [Uncontested, penalty taker and new idol: Fernando Prass becomes eternal at Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). Esporte Interativo. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- "Fernando Prass mostra ser um estudioso dos pênaltis no Palmeiras" [Fernando Prass shows mastery of penalties at Palmeiras]. O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). 5 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- "Leão diz que gol está "vago" e pede Prass e jovem na seleção brasileira" [Leão says there is a "vacancy" in goal and asks for Prass and youngster in Brazil national team] (in Portuguese). Universo Online. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- "Fernando Prass". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- "Finalistas, Palmeiras e Santos dominam a seleção do Paulistão" [Finalists, Palmeiras and Santos dominate Paulistão's team of the year] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
External links
- Fernando Prass at Sambafoot
- Futpédia profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 2009-10-03) (in Portuguese)
- Fernando Prass at ForaDeJogo
- Official website (in Portuguese)