Frederico Morais
Frederico Morais (born 3 January 1992 in Cascais) also known as Kikas[1] is a Portuguese professional surfer who competes on the World Surfing League Men's Championship Tour since 2017.[2][3] He has qualified to represent Portugal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's shortboard event.[4]
| Frederico "Kikas" Morais | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 3, 1992 Cascais, Portugal |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2017 |
| Career earnings | $341,150 |
| Sponsors | Billabong, MEO, Monster Energy |
Career
Victories
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Martinique Surf Pro | Basse Pointe, Martinique, French West Indies |  France |
| 2019 | Pro Santa Cruz | Praia da Fisica, Santa Cruz, Portugal |  Portugal |
| 2019 | Azores Airlines Pro | Santa Bárbara, São Miguel Island, Azores | Portugal |
| 2019 | Hawaiian Pro | Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii |  United States |
WSL World Championship Tour
| Tournament | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast | - | - | 13th | 13th |
| Rip Curl Pro | - | - | 25th | 5th |
| Margaret River Pro | - | - | 5th | - |
| Corona Bali Protected | - | - | - | 13th |
| Uluwatu CT | - | - | - | 25th |
| Rio Pro | - | - | 13th | 13th |
| Fiji Pro | - | - | 13th | - |
| J-Bay Open | - | - | 2nd | 9th |
| Billabong Pro Teahupoo | - | - | 25th | 13th |
| Surf Ranch Open | - | - | - | 25th |
| Hurley Pro at Trestles | - | - | 5th | - |
| Quiksilver Pro France | - | - | 13th | 25th |
| MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal | 5th | 13th | 9th | 9th |
| Billabong Pipeline Masters | - | 25th | - | 25th |
| Rank | 41st | 44th | 13th | 22nd |
| Earnings | $15,000 | $19,500 | $149,000 | $124,400 |
Nominations and awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Golden Globes | Best Newcomer[5] | Nominated |
| 2017 | EuroSima | Best European Male Surfer of the Year[6] | Won |
| 2013 - 2015 - 2017 | FPS (Federação Pourtugesa de Surf) | Portuguese National Champion | Won |
References
- Renascença. ""Olá. Meu nome é Frederico Morais, tenho sete anos e ainda vão ouvir falar muito de mim" - Renascença". rr.sapo.pt. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
- "Pro Surfer: Frederico Morais". World Surf League. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- "Morais fulfils dream of qualifying for 2020 Olympics". www.theportugalnews.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- "XIX Gala Globos de Ouro: Revelação do Ano". Caras. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- "Announced: 2017 European Surfer Of The Year". Stab Magazine. 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
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