RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- One of Fluminense's biggest attractions, Fred on Monday said that the team's fans should believe in the possibility of remaining among the elite top division in next year's Brazilian soccer championship.

    According to the star striker, the top-ten reasons that the fans should believe not only in the player, but the team as well are:

    Fred is charismatic.

    He never gives up.

    He is a leader and captain of the Fluminense soccer team.

    He actively works to keep the group united.

    Fred has a certain affinity for the club.

    He has shown his willingness to help the team.

    Fred can score at will.

    He has the support of the fans.

    The striker has scored an amazing 10 goals in 10 important games.

    He is the striker who has risked more shots-on-goal than anyone else in this year's championship.

    Despite their clear and present danger of falling into the second division (Serie B), Fluminense has a great opportunity to win this year's South American Cup.

    With a 1-0 victory on the road against the Paraguayan team of Cerra Porteno, the team could easily find themselves in the finals of this year's competition.

    Fred has already demonstrated his desire to stay on board with Fluminense throughout the 2010 season. He has also requested that the team's head coach Cuca remain in charge as well. The player has made many recommendations as to how to better the team's infrastructure, such as the construction of a modern training facility.