The Rise of Frederico Morais: Athlete Profile

While Frederico Morais made quite an impact last year, he maintains all the trappings of a hidden threat. He thrives in the shadows. Growing up in Portugal, he was pretty far removed from the epicenter of European surfing power in France. But while he’s spent much of his career outside the limelight, he spent a good chunk of last year turning doubters into believers. Frederico Morais is ready for prime time.