Cadu

Midfielder #20
Age 28 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Cadu has settled into his distinct role as Ferencváros's Bronze Creator. The 29-year-old Brazilian built an extensive European resume in the Czech Republic, moving between clubs to refine his craft before making the switch to Hungarian football. Bringing a hybrid profile to the pitch, he operates with a unique blend of South American flair and gritty European tactical discipline, carving out his own niche within the squad structure.

Our verdict confirms a player establishing a highly reliable baseline over his first 11 appearances, logging 733 minutes of competitive action. While officially functioning in the final third as a Creator, his underlying performance numbers reveal a rather unorthodox style of play. A high Defense evaluation is genuinely his standout attribute, showcasing a wide player who diligently tracks back and breaks up opposition attacks to spark swift transitions. Acknowledged firmly as a dependable SQUAD PLAYER, the Brazilian is going through a quiet spell in terms of direct offensive output. He is searching for rhythm to combine his hard-working defensive shifts with the clinical final passes his forward line requires.

Holding a highly stable market valuation of €1M, the stakes are relatively clear for the versatile wide man. As he continues to adapt to the demands of a new league, turning those solid foundations off the ball into tangible attacking returns will dictate his long-term trajectory at the club.

Player Rating

Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz
30
Rating
17
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 56
🎯 Clutch 44
🎨 Style 41
📊 Ability 47
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Ferencvarosi TC. Evidence: 11.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (77/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Experience 66%

vs UEFA Europa League

Experience 68%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 72 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 75 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 77 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 45 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 52 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 72
Shooting 75
Defense 77
Workrate 45
Passing 52
Key Strength 77 Defense
Area to Watch 45 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 18, 2026 SC Braga 4-0 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 12' 6.7 0 0 56 -
Mar 12, 2026 Ferencvarosi TC 2-0 SC Braga UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 42 Groupama Arena
Feb 26, 2026 Ferencvarosi TC 2-0 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 90' 7.5 0 0 57 Groupama Arena
Feb 19, 2026 Ludogorets 2-1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 75' 7.0 0 0 64 Huvepharma Arena
Jan 29, 2026 Nottingham Forest 4-0 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 90' 6.2 0 0 49 City Ground
Jan 22, 2026 Ferencvarosi TC 1-1 Panathinaikos UEFA Europa League 90' 6.2 0 0 53 Groupama Arena
Dec 11, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 2-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 13' 6.6 0 0 54 Groupama Arena
Nov 27, 2025 Fenerbahçe 1-1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 60' 7.0 0 0 55 Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu
Nov 06, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3-1 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 90' 8.0 1 0 64 Groupama Arena
Oct 23, 2025 Red Bull Salzburg 2-3 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 78' 7.6 0 1 71 Red Bull Arena
Oct 02, 2025 Genk 0-1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 21 Cegeka Arena
Sep 25, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 1-1 Plzen UEFA Europa League 45' 7.2 0 0 58 Groupama Arena
Aug 27, 2025 Qarabag 2-3 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Champions League 45' 7.3 0 0 92 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
Aug 19, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 1-3 Qarabag UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 62 Groupama Arena
Aug 12, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3-0 Ludogorets UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 48 Groupama Arena

Player Market Value

Track Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.2M
Peak Value €1.2M (Q2'24)
€1.2M €600K €0
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