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Bernard

Experienced headAtletico-MG · 34 yrsRotation

Profile

Full nameBernard Anício Caldeira Duarte
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityBrazil
Age34
Date of birth8 Sept 1992
BirthplaceBelo Horizonte
Height164 cm
Shirt number#11
ClubAtletico-MG
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Attacking midfielderalso played FWD

Season stats

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25
Appearances
4
Goals
2
Assists
1348
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Atletico-MG.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Serie A15127576.62
CONMEBOL Sudamericana6303277.05
Copa Do Brasil100827.2

Scout report

Experienced headAttacking midfielder

Bernard is a 34-year-old attacking midfielder at Atletico-MG, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 25, top 83% of Serie A attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.2, ranking 285th of 356 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (48.3% of available minutes). He brings 0.4 goal contributions per 90 (0.27 goals, 0.13 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bernard.

Judged on this season alone, Bernard graded 25 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 19th of 23 of the 23 attacking midfielders in the Serie A, on 4 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances (0.401 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 18 → 25). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, 18th of 23 of the 23 attacking midfielders in the Serie A. At 34 Bernard is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 4.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2023/24Trending upBreakout: 2023/24
Current potential18th of 23 attacking midfielders · Serie ACurrent season19th of 23 attacking midfielders · Serie A19th-best attacking midfielder in the Serie A285th in the Serie A · potential18th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Serie A
20.2
Ratingi
18th of 23 attacking midfielders
24.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
48.3%
Minutes
rotation minutes
0.4
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Atletico-MG finished 6th of 20 · an upper-table side

25
Apps
4
Goals
2
Assists
6
G+A
0.16
Goals / app

4 goals in 25 appearances (0.16 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 2 assists for 6 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Final-third output. 0.4 goal contributions per 90 (0.27 goals, 0.13 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 48.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.87 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 20.2, Bernard carries the 18th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Serie A of 23. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.4 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals4
Shots on target7
Shots12

Passing

Assists2
Chances created29
Passes541
Pass accuracy84%

Possession

Successful dribbles13
Dribble success40.6%
Duels won51
Duels won %39.8%
Fouls won20

Defending

Tackles17
Interceptions10
Blocks1
Fouls committed16

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.