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FLAMENGO SIGN UP PROMISE PLAYER, SHOLA, FOR LIBERTADORES U-20

Mais Querido is the only representative from Brazil in the competition

Shola / Disclosure
Shola / Disclosure

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By winning the Brazilian Under-20 Championship title in 2023, Flamengo ensured its participation in the Copa Libertadores category, becoming the country's only representative in the tournament. The competition is scheduled to take place between March 2nd and 17th, in Montevideo, and has a surprise on Mengão's list of entries: Shola. The Nigerian player will travel with the delegation to Uruguay, having one of the last opportunities to demonstrate his talent with the red and black shirt.


Due to an injury, Shola was unable to participate in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior , the famous Copinha. A thigh injury prevented him from being part of the team for the competition. The previous year, bureaucratic issues prevented his participation in the Brazilian Championship and the Carioca Under-20 Championship.


The coach of the under-20 team, Mário Jorge, praised Shola in a recent interview. The coach highlighted that the player, who will turn 19 next Thursday (22), has characteristics that fit perfectly with Flamengo's style of play. Mário Jorge also highlighted that the difference in the type of training in Brazil compared to Africa may have been an obstacle to the athlete's adaptation so far.


"His characteristic fits very well with what the We think about the position and Flamengo. A guy with a lot of speed, he can play on both sides, both with his good and inverted foot, good finishing power... But because he's an athlete who suddenly doesn't have the condition to be exposed to The training load that we apply, as would be his adaptation anywhere, generates this type of conflict", stated Mário Jorge in January.

Flamengo is in Group C of the Libertadores, alongside Aucas (EQU), Defensor (URU) and Sporting Cristal (PER). The dates of the games and the order of the clashes have not yet been announced. Rubro-Negro, three-time professional champion, is looking for the first continental title in the under-20 category in its history.




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With a 16-year-old jewel, Flamengo publishes a list of players listed for the 2025 Copinha - check it out

The team is in Group 23 and is looking for the fifth championship in the 55th edition of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup

Flamengo defines entries for Copinha 202 - photo: reproduction
Flamengo defines entries for Copinha 202 - photo: reproduction

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The coach Cleber dos Santos defined the 30 Flamengo athleteswho will represent the club in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior de 2025. Mais Querido is in Group 23 and will play its matches in the city of Mogi das Cruzes, facing Cruzeiro-PB, Zumbi-AL and São Bernardo-SP.


Among those registered, goalkeeper Caio Barone draws attention. He has already had the opportunity to play for the professionals under the command of Tite, in the 2024 pre-season in the United States. On that occasion, Barone entered the second half against Philadelphia Union, replacing Agustín Rossi, in a match that ended with Mengão winning 2-0. And also, the 16-year-old and highlights of the Adidas Cup, Ryan Roberto. 




CUP 2025: TOURNAMENT DETAILS

The 55th edition of the Copa São Paulo will feature 128 clubs, divided into 32 groups. The tournament starts on January 2nd and will have its final on the 25th, the anniversary of the city of São Paulo. The decision will be held at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, which will once again host the final after five years.


O Flamengois looking for its fifth title in the competition. The last achievement took place in 2018, and now CRF hopes to repeat its success with a new generation of talent.


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FULL LIST OF PLAYERS REGISTERED BY FLAMENGO


Goalkeepers

Alysson

Caio Barone

Lucas Furtado

Raphael


Defenders

Darlan

Germano

Gustavvo

Felipe Vieira

Johnny

Luiz Phellipe

Pedro Fachineti

Pedro Lemos

Wanderson

Wesley Juan


Socks

Christian

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Kaio Nobrega

Lucas Vieira

Luis Aucélio

Menegatti

Pedro Leão


Attackers

Alan Santos

Bill

Camargo

Douglas Telles

Felipe Lima

Giovanni

Joshua

Lipão

Ryan Roberto


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Deal closed! Flamengo signs attacking midfielder for the 2025 season

Young amateur athlete, arrives at Mais Querido from Brusque, signed a contract until 2026 and reinforces the red and black squad

Flamengo hires Rafael Couto, Brusque standout - photo: reproduction
Flamengo hires Rafael Couto, Brusque standout - photo: reproduction

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The attacking midfielder Rafael Couto, 19 years old, is the latest addition to Flamengo's main squad. Revealed by Brusque, the player signed a professional contract with the Rio club until December 2026.


Rafael arrived at Mengão at the beginning of 2024 to join the under-20 team, led at the time by coach Filipe Luís. Before that, he stood out at Brusque, where he played for the under-17s and, later, for the under-20s, participating in competitions such as the Catarinense Championship and the Santa Catarina Cup. Under-21. 


As part of the transfer agreement, Brusque kept 10% of the player's economic rights for a possible future negotiation of the young athlete to clubs in Brazil or abroad. 



PERFORMANCES FOR FLAMENGO IN 2024


Despite being a newcomer, Rafael Couto had opportunities in the under-19 team. 20 of Flamengoin competitions like the World Cup River and the Carioca Championship in the category. In seven matches played, the midfielder scored one goal, but did not register any assists. These numbers still do not reflect the potential of the young player, who is now gaining space in the main squad and the chance to play in professional competitions.


POSSIBILITY OF PLAYING IN THE CARIOCA CHAMPIONSHIP

With the start of the professional Carioca Championship scheduled for January 11th, when Flamengo will face Boavista, there is an expectation that Rafael Couto will join the team. The team must be made up of under-20 players and reserves from the main squad, which opens doors for the young midfielder to showcase his talent.


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Flamengo signs contract with academy jewel for the 2025 season

The young man signed a contract with Mais Querido until 2026 and will be able to play for the professional team next season

Flamengo signs contract with midfielder for next season (Reproduction/Flamengo)
Flamengo signs contract with midfielder for next season (Reproduction/Flamengo)

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This past Tuesday (17), Flamengo signed the first professional contract with midfielder Rafael Couto, 19 years old. Thus, the young player will be able to play in the main team, led by Filipe Luís from 2025.


According to information from Youtuber 'FlaZoeiro ', Rafael Couto signed with Flamengo until December 2026. Furthermore, Mais Querido will have 80% of the midfielder's rights, while Brusque and the player himself have 10% each.


Rafael Couto he arrived atFlamengothis year to play for the under-20 team. Before that, the midfielder was at Brusque, in Santa Catarina. Rafael Couto played for the under-17 team and, soon after, moved up to the under-20.


RAFAEL'S NUMBERS IN THE SEASON

Like this, Rafael He was on the field for Flamengo on just seven occasions in 2024, playing in the Copa Rio and the Campeonato Carioca under-20. During this period, the midfielder scored a goal and did not provide any assists to his teammates.


HOLIDAY CAST

The Flamengo cast enjoys the club's holidays and reintroduces themselves at CT Ninho do Urubu only on January 8th. Thus, the under-20 team, together with some reserves from the main team, will play in the Campeonato Carioca, which debuts on the 11th.


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