Mourinho and former Manchester United star Fred make headlines in Europe as Fred scores the first hat trick of his career.
Fred scored his first career hat-trick, helping Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, secure an impressive 5-0 victory against Rizespor and move to the top of the Turkish Süper Lig standings.
In the match of the third round of the Turkish league, held early on August 26, Fenerbahce delivered a stunning performance, defeating Rizespor 5-0 away. The highlight of the match was the brilliant display from midfielder Fred, the former Manchester United player, as he netted his first career hat-trick.
Fred opened the scoring for Fenerbahce in the 16th minute with a classy long-range shot from the right flank. In the second half, the Brazilian midfielder continued his excellent form with two quick goals. In the 61st minute, Fred capitalized on a pass from teammate Allan Saint-Maximin to score with a precise angled shot, making it 2-0. Just three minutes later, he completed his hat-trick with a close-range rebound, sealing the 5-0 victory for the visitors.
The other two goals for Fenerbahce came from veteran striker Edin Dzeko and an own goal from a Rizespor defender. This victory not only marked an important milestone in Fred’s career but also propelled Fenerbahce to the top of the Turkish Süper Lig standings with 7 points after 3 matches.
Jose Mourinho, who previously worked with Fred at Manchester United, could not hide his excitement over the former player’s outstanding performance. After Fred was substituted in the 81st minute, the Special One personally congratulated him and shared a light-hearted conversation with the Brazilian midfielder on the sidelines.
With this hat-trick, Fred has risen to the top of the scoring charts in the Turkish Süper Lig this season, matching Edin Dzeko’s tally. This further underscores Fred’s importance in Fenerbahce’s lineup under Mourinho’s guidance.
Since joining Fenerbahce from Manchester United in the summer of 2023, Fred has become a key figure in the Turkish club’s squad. He has maintained an unbeaten record whenever he plays a full 90 minutes in the league. In fact, Fenerbahce fans consider Fred to be a “lucky charm” for the team, especially in away matches.
Under Mourinho’s management, Fenerbahce is showcasing an attacking style of play and possesses the league’s strongest offense with 8 goals scored so far this season. The 5-0 victory against Rizespor is the clearest evidence of the team’s attacking prowess.
However, the only disappointment for Mourinho at Fenerbahce is the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. Previously, they suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Lille in the qualifying round, putting their dreams of participating in Europe’s most prestigious tournament on hold.
With their current form, Fenerbahce is establishing itself as one of the top contenders for the Turkish Süper Lig title this season. The combination of talents like Fred, Dzeko, and Mourinho’s coaching promises to deliver many exciting matches for fans in the near future.
