Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte or as he is known ‘Bernard’ is the current talent coming out of the Brazilian league with his low centre of gravity and his ability to perform trick with such speed and velocity, he has taken the league by storm as he drifts past many Brazilian sides defenses and finding the killer pass in which to win the game for his current side Atletico Mineiro.
Bernard was born on the 8th of September 1992. The 20 year old first came on to the scene where he signed for to local sides near his home town of Belo Horizonte, but he was later released by those sides due to his height and physicality as they though he would be unable to cope at a high level. He was signed by Atletico Mineiro in 2006 where he later spent the early part of his career on loan to Democrata Futebol Clube which acts as a some what development side for Atletico Mineiro as most of the side is built up of youth team players from Mineiro. During Bernard’s time at Democrata Futebol Clube he scored 14 times in 16 appearances. Bernard has broke in to the Atletico Mineiro side in the last year where he plays in a winger or second striker type role. At 5ft 4 inchs and with the speed in which he possess he is able to get out of most situations with his quick turns and good ball control.
Bernard recently become a Brazil international when he was named in Mario Menezes side, he has recently been linked with moves away from Minerio with the likes of Chelsea looking to seal the signature of the young 20 year old. Bernard has played 75 times for Minerio scoring on 15 occasions.
Take a look at the 20 year old in action >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNEbtMnd_o
Marks out of 10
Skill: 9 out of 10
Final product: 8 out of 10
Shooting: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 5 out of 10
Speed: 9 out of 10
Vision: 8 out of 10
Positioning: 8 out of 10
Current ability out of 100: 87/100
Potential ability out of 100: 95/100
Current Value: 12 million
Potential Value: 30 million
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