Fernando Pradella Rocha (born 3 July 2008) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos.
Club career Born in Osasco, São Paulo, Pradella began his career with the youth schools of São Paulo FC before playing for futsal sides Company Futsal Osasco and K9 Pro in his hometown, Barueri Futsal and Corinthians, where he transitioned to the fields. He later returned to São Paulo, and subsequently spent a period at Audax, Desportivo Brasil and Referência (only training) before joining Santos' youth categories in April 2022.
On 25 February 2025, Praddella signed his first professional contract with Peixe, agreeing to a deal until August 2027. In June, Borussia Dortmund reportedly made a € 4 million offer for him, but the deal later collapsed.
Pradella made his professional – and Série A – debut on 28 January 2026, coming on as a late substitute for Lautaro Díaz in a 4–2 away loss to Chapecoense.
International career On 13 June 2023, Pradella and other three Santos teammates were called up to the Brazil national under-15 team.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSantos2026Série A10000000—10Career total100000000010
Honours Santos U17 : 2024
Santos U20 : 2025
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