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Bernard

Experienced headAtletico-MG · 34 yrsRotation

Profile

Full nameBernard Anício Caldeira Duarte
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityBrazil
Age34
Date of birth8 Sept 1992
BirthplaceBelo Horizonte
Height164 cm
Shirt number#11
ClubAtletico-MG
Central midfielderalso played FWD
22
Appearances
2
Goals
2
Assists
1104
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Atletico-MG.

Performance data · by competition

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

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

Bernard is a 34-year-old central midfielder at Atletico-MG, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 2 assists in 22 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 59% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 19.8, ranking 265th of 324 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (47.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.04 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bernard.

Judged on this season alone, Bernard graded 28 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 42nd of 71 of the 71 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 2 goals, 2 assists and 2.038 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 18 → 28). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, 59th of 71 of the 71 central 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 4.7 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
19.8
Ratingi
59th of 71 central midfielders
28.1
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
47.2%
Minutes
rotation minutes
2.04
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Atletico-MG finished 7th of 20 · a mid-table side

22
Apps
2.04
Def. / 90
13
Tackles
9
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

2.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.33 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 47.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • 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 19.8, Bernard carries the 59th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 71. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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 central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target3
Shots8

Passing

Assists2
Chances created22
Passes403
Pass accuracy84%

Possession

Successful dribbles10
Dribble success37%
Duels won40
Duels won %37%
Fouls won16

Defending

Tackles13
Interceptions9
Blocks3
Fouls committed15

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.