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Central midfielderBrazilNB I

Cadu

Squad depthFerencvarosi TC · 29 yrsFringe player
20
Ratingi
9.1
Seasoni
1.4
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameCarlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityBrazil
Age29
Date of birth8 Aug 1997
Shirt number#33
ClubFerencvarosi TC
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Season stats

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12
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
660
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Ferencvarosi TC.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
UEFA Europa League11117337.03
NB I12106607.05
UEFA Champions League300556.95

Scout report

Squad depthCentral midfielder

Cadu is a 29-year-old central midfielder at Ferencvarosi TC, rated 20 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 80th of 140 on scout potential in the NB I. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (22.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cadu.

Judged on this season alone, Cadu graded 9 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 29th of 32 of the 32 central midfielders in the NB I, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Cadu, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, 21st of 32 of the 32 central midfielders in the NB I. At 29 Cadu is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.4 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential21st of 32 central midfielders · NB I · 12 appsCurrent season29th of 32 central midfielders · NB I · 12 apps29th-best central midfielder in the NB I80th in the NB I · potential21st-highest potential central midfielder in the NB I
20
Ratingi
21st of 32 central midfielders
9.1
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
22.2%
Minutes
limited game time
3
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Ferencvarosi TC finished 2nd of 12 · a title-challenging side

12
Apps
3
Def. / 90
11
Tackles
8
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 12 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 12) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 22.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 20, Cadu carries the 21st-highest potential of the central midfielders in the NB I of 32 — though on just 12 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the NB I with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target4
Shots4

Passing

Assists0
Pass accuracy82%

Possession

Successful dribbles5
Dribble success45.5%
Fouls won2

Defending

Tackles11
Interceptions8
Blocks3
Fouls committed10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.