Fernando Prass

Fernando Büttenbender Prass (born 9 July 1978) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Ceará as a goalkeeper.

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Büttenbender and the second or paternal family name is Prass.
Fernando Prass
Prass playing for Palmeiras in 2017
Personal information
Full name Fernando Büttenbender Prass
Date of birth (1978-07-09) 9 July 1978[1]
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil[1]
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
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 113 (0)
2005–2009 União Leiria 81 (0)
2009–2012 Vasco da Gama 184 (0)
2013–2019 Palmeiras 229 (0)
2020– Ceará 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 August 2020

Club career

Early years and Leiria

Prass was born in Porto Alegre.[3] After starting professionally with local Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense he joined Associação Atlética Francana in 2000,[4] moving after four months to another modest side, Vila Nova Futebol Clube.[5] 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 for FC Porto also of the Primeira Liga.[6] He made his league debut on 11 September 2005 in a 0–0 home draw against C.S. Marítimo,[7] 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).[8][9] The following campaign, the team dropped down to the second division.

Vasco da Gama

After appearing in 14 matches to help União return to the top flight in 2009, the 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. The undisputed starter, he helped the Rio de Janeiro side finish as champions and promote immediately, with the best defensive record in the league.

Palmeiras

On 10 December 2012, Prass left Vasco and joined Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, recently relegated to the second level.[10] He helped them return to the top tier at the first attempt;[11] he quickly became a fan favorite due to his saves and was eventually named team captain, as he led them to their third Copa do Brasil title in 2015, scoring the last penalty against rivals Santos FC in a 4–3 shoot-out victory.[12]

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 Pacaembu for nearly 21 years.[13] After a good start to the season, he was sidelined with a shoulder injury until December.[14] While his replacement Jailson had a superb year, Prass was handed back the starting role as soon as he recovered.[15]

Midway through the 2017 campaign, however, Jailson was again named first choice over Prass.[16] This only lasted five games as the latter was once again named starter, this time due to an injury to the former.[17]

Prass extended his contract with Palmeiras until December 2018. After Jailson's recovery and the signing of Weverton in January of that year, he was demoted to third option on the squad.[18]

Ceará

On 8 January 2020, at the age of 41, Prass signed a one-year deal with Ceará Sporting Club.[19]

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.[20] On 31 July, however, he left the squad due to an elbow injury and was replaced by Weverton.[21]

Style of play

Prass was known for his ability to save penalty kicks,[22] also working closely with Palmeiras employees to study his adversaries.[23] 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.[24]

Club statistics
As of 9 August 2020[25]
Club Season League Cup Continental1 State League2 Other3 Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Coritiba 2002 25020004000290
2003 420200013000550
2004 40000008000480
2005 605000000060
Total 11309000250001470
União Leiria 2005–06 900000— 0090
2006–07 2802000— 0300
2007–08 3004040— 0380
2008–09 1404000— 0180
Total 81010040— 00950
Vasco Gama 2009 36040— 00--400
2010 38070--180--630
2011 38011080170--740
2012 370--100170--640
Total 1490220180520--2410
Palmeiras 2013 2902060180--550
2014 15010— 160--320
2015 360120— 180--660
2016 160--60170--390
2017 3303070150--580
2018 30001030--70
2019 3 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 - - 11 0
Total 1350190200940--2680
Ceará 2020 1 0 3 0 — 6 0 12 0 22 0
Career total 479063042017701207730

1Includes UEFA Euro and Copa Libertadores.

2Includes Campeonato Carioca and Campeonato Paulista.

Honours

Club

Vila Nova

Palmeiras

Ceará

Individual

References
  1. "Fernando Prass". Eurosport. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. "F. Prass" (in Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  3. "Bate-papo" [Chat] (in Portuguese). Official website. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  4. "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.
  5. "A seleção de todos os tempos" [The all-time XI] (in Portuguese). Vila Nova FC. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  6. Simplicio, Raisa; Fryer, Rupert (5 July 2016). "Better late than never – 37-year-old Fernando Prass ready to lead Brazil's Olympic charge". Goal. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  7. "Má finalização serve de castigo" [Bad aim acts as punishment]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 12 September 2005. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  8. "Rolfes und Kießling treffsicher" [Rolfes and Kießling hit the spot] (in German). kicker. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  9. "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.
  10. "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.
  11. "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.
  12. "Em jogo dramático, Palmeiras vence Santos nos pênaltis e fica com título da Copa do Brasil" [In a dramatic match, Palmeiras defeat Santos on penalties and get Brazilian Cup title] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  13. Marques, Dassler; Salgado, Diego (3 April 2016). "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. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  14. "Com suspeita de fratura, Prass é cortado da seleção brasileira" [With suspected fracture, Prass is cut from the Brazilian national team]. Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). 30 July 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  15. Zito, Felipe; Faber, Rodrigo; Neto, Tossiro (27 November 2016). "Jailson homenageia Marcos e cede vaga a Prass: "Esse lugar é seu"" [Jailson honours Marcos and gives spot to Prass: "This place is yours"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  16. "Fernando Prass confirma Jailson como titular do Palmeiras na Ilha do Urubu" [Fernando Prass confirms Jailson as Palmeiras starter at Ilha do Urubu] (in Portuguese). Universo Online. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  17. Ferri, Thiago (23 August 2017). "Lesão de Jailson é rara, mas goleiro não corre risco de aposentadoria" [Jailson's injury is rare, but goalkeeper does not risk retirement]. Lance! (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  18. "Mattos explica saída de Prass do Palmeiras e afirma: 'Fui correto com ele'" [Mattos explains departure of Prass from Palmeiras and states: 'I treated him correctly'] (in Portuguese). Universo Online. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  19. "Fora do Palmeiras, Fernando Prass é anunciado como reforço do Ceará" [Out of Palmeiras, Fernando Prass is announced as addition of Ceará]. O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). 8 January 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  20. "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.
  21. "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.
  22. "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.
  23. Batista, Daniel (5 March 2016). "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). Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  24. "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.
  25. "Fernando Prass". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  26. "Ceará vence o Bahia novamente e conquista a Copa do Nordeste" [Ceará beat Bahia again conquer Northeastern Cup]. Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 4 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  27. "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.
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