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The jewel of the year: Meet Joshua, the young promise with more than 100 goals in Flamengo's youth team
A 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Ninho, he scores in his first game as a professional and justifies internal expectations at Mais Querido
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Flamengo won, advanced to the next round of the Copa do Brasil and gained a reinforcement that could have an impact on the rest of the season. The name of the game in Paraíba was Joshua , a product of the youth academy, who made his debut among the professionals and even scored his own goal. His first goal for the main team came at the first opportunity, reflecting the trust that the club has had in the youngster since the youth ranks.
A PROTECTION WITH THE ATHLETE
At 17 years old, Joshua is considered a gem in the making at Ninho do Urubu . And it's not just for today. At Flamengo since he was 9, the player started playing futsal and always drew attention for his refined touch, vision of the game and ability to finish. He quickly moved up through all the categories, always wearing the number 10 jersey — a symbol of responsibility and protagonism.
ASTRONOMICAL FINE VALUES
At the youth level, the numbers speak for themselves: he has scored over 100 goals since he was in the under-10s. In the under-15 Carioca tournament alone, he scored 16 goals and was the competition's second-highest scorer. It is no surprise that when he turned 16, Joshua signed his first professional contract with an initial fee of 50 million euros (R$267 million at the time), in line with the standard adopted for high-potential athletes.
With a solid performance, especially in the under-17s, where he shone under Filipe Luís, Joshua was the standout in the category's 2023 Copa Rio win, beating Vasco. He finished as the top scorer, with 12 goals, and began to be watched even more by members of the professional coaching staff.
Last year, his performance was the same. He played 31 games, with 30 direct participations in goals - a number that reinforces the youngster's consistency throughout the season. Internally, there is a clear conviction that Joshua has all the tools to establish himself in the main squad in the coming years.
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Leaving? Flamengo receives proposal from Rio de Janeiro club for Shola
A standout among Mengão's under-20 players, the Nigerian may be living his last days with the Sacred Mantle and heading to Serie B.
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With the opening of the transfer window this Thursday (10), Flamengo is moving both in the main squad and in the base. One of the names that entered the market radar was the Nigerian striker Shola, a highlight of the red-black under-20. Volta Redonda, second-to-last in Series B, sent a loan proposal for the player, but Mais Querido refused .
Despite recognizing that experience on a professional team could be valuable, the board opted to keep the striker. The main reason is the U-20 Club World Cup , in which Flamengo will face Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd at the Maracanã. Information about Volta Redonda's interest was reported by 'BTS Sports'.
SHOLA HAS A VICTORIOUS HISTORY AND HAS ALREADY PLAYED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
With a distinguished record in the youth ranks—including a World Cup title and two U-20 Libertadores titles—Shola has five appearances for Flamengo 's senior team. Four of these were in 2025, during the Campeonato Carioca , when the team used an alternative formation. His debut came in the 2024 Brasileirão, against Atlético-MG.
If loaned out, Shola would arrive at Volta Redonda with the mission of helping the team escape the relegation zone in Série B. The team has just 14 points in 15 rounds — three wins, five draws, and seven losses — and sits in 19th place, ahead only of Amazonas on goal difference.
SHOLA'S NEXT GAME WILL BE IN THE U-20S
With the loan ruled out, at least for now, Shola remains available for the under-20 team. He is expected to start this Thursday (10), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against Botafogo, in the Luso-Brasileiro, in a game valid for the penultimate round of the Brasileirão in the category . The match also marks the debut of coach Bruno Pivetti. Flamengo will have reinforcements from the professional squad: Matheus Gonçalves, Lorran, João Victor, Léo Nannetti and Joshua.
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Flamengo's gem scores for the 3rd game in a row in a rout for the Brazilian U-15 team
The Ninho player was one of the highlights of Canarinho in the first phase of the Copa 2 de Julho, played in Bahia, and scored a goal this past Saturday (5)
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Called up after standing out in Flamengo's youth teams , young Davi Fraga was one of Brazil's top scorers in the group stage of the Copa 2 de Julho, where Canarinho ended its participation this Saturday (5). In a rout over Dom Macedo-BA, the Ninho player scored.
This was the fifth goal scored by Davi Fraga, a Flamengo product, in four matches in the tournament. Before scoring against Dom Macedo, the youngster scored three against Jacobina-BA and another against Seleção Scout-BOL.
MATCH SUMMARY
Brazil qualified for the next phase of the Copa 2 de Julho after thrashing Dom Macedo . The Canarinho opened the scoring by Henrique Lemos (Cruzeiro), son of right back Fágner. Also in the first half, Alexsander (Grêmio) increased the score.
However, Brazil only increased the pace in the second half. Right at the beginning of the second half, Davi Fraga shone, in addition to Jean Carlos (Fluminense) and Myguel (Red Bull Bragantino) who also scored their goals. In addition, Dom Macedo scored an own goal.
BRAZIL WAITS FOR NEXT OPPONENT
Brazil had a good campaign in the first phase of the tournament, with 12 points won in four games and the leadership of the group secured. Thus, Canarinho will return to the field only on Tuesday (8), for the round of 16 of the Copa 2 de Julho. The opponent will still be announced by the competition's organizers.
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Flamengo wins the U-15 Carioca, away from home
After winning 3x2 in Gávea, Rubro-Negro was beaten 2x1 by Tricolor, this Sunday (6), causing a draw in the aggregate score
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Being a champion is good. At the opponent's home ground, after seven years, it's even better! Flamengo beat Fluminense 3-2 on penalties and became the Rio de Janeiro champion in the under-15 category , at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém. After winning 3-2 at Gávea, Rubro-Negro was defeated 2-1 by Tricolor, this Sunday (6), resulting in a tie on aggregate. José Eduardo scored the decisive penalty and started the party.
SUMMARY
Needing to win, Fluminense started the match trying to occupy the attacking field and had a chance with a free kick early on. The ball went to the right of goalkeeper Alessandro. The opponent had more volume, but most of the plays were balls thrown into the area. A free kick from the left hit the crossbar in the 19th minute.
Shortly after, at 22 minutes, Tricolor ended up scoring the first goal, precisely from a rebound after a cross from the left, taken advantage of by Crystian Gabriel. The red-and-black team, which had difficulty imposing its game, improved after conceding the goal and started to create a few more chances. It was Fluminense, however, that came very close to extending the lead shortly before the end of the first half. The defense was unable to clear the ball and Alessandro saved a point-blank shot from the opposing striker.
Early in the second half, Fla made a good play with Leonardo Gabriel, who came down the right, crossed and the defense cleared. On the counterattack, penalty for Fluminense, who scored the second in the 2nd minute, with Ryan Santos. Guilherme missed a great opportunity to reduce the deficit with a header, right after.
The opponent continued to play better and could have increased the lead in the 6th minute. Two minutes later, Rubro-Negro finally scored the first goal. Samuel Julio headed the ball accurately after a corner kick by Thomas Robson. Fluminense had another dangerous attack in the 17th minute, while Fla's response came in the 19th minute, with a shot over the top by José Eduardo.
Most of the plays were concentrated in the midfield . The red-blacks were unable to complete their attacks and Fluminense even managed to score twice, but goalkeeper Alessandro made the save with ease. As Fla had won the first game 3-2, the 2-1 defeat took the title decision to penalties.
IN PENALTIES
In the penalty shootout, Lucas Guedes, Leonardo Gabriel and Zé Eduardo scored the goals for Mengão. Goalkeeper Alessandro saved Lucas Santos' shot and the victory went to the Garotos do Ninho. They are champions!!!
Coach: João Fernandes .
Alternates: Thalles Oliveira, Felipe Pina, Natan Araújo, Ricardo Pietro, Noah Gerlach, Guilherme Abel, Luca Tatsch, Bernardo França, William Felix and José Eduardo.
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