DO YOU KNOW WHO IS THE PLAYER WITH THE LONGEST TIME ON THE FIELD FOR FLAMENGO THIS SEASON? CHECK OUT

Luiz Araújo is the player with the most appearances this season in Flamengo's entire squad. With 32 games, he leads the list, followed by Pedro with 30 and Bruno Henrique with 29. The number 7 has proven to be one of the team's pillars, demonstrating consistency and commitment in each match.

With 4 goals scored and 4 assists, Luiz Araújo already has 8 direct appearances for goals throughout the year. His contribution was fundamental in winning the Carioca Championship title. During the Copa América, he participated in goals in five of Flamengo's seven games, accumulating three goals and four assists, a performance that solidified his importance in the team.

Leader of the Brasileirão and led by coach Tite, Flamengo reached the top of the table after beating Fluminense 1-0 in the 11th round. Luiz Araújo had the best score of the match according to the SofaScore app. With him on the field, Flamengo accumulated 9 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat in competitions such as the Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores.

The squad of Flamengo has been crucial during the absences of players called up for the Copa América, such as Erick Pulgar, De Arrascaeta, Varela, Viña and De la Cruz. Even without these athletes, the team faced 8 games, achieving 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. The squad's flexibility and performance have been decisive in keeping Flamengo competitive.

Much of this evolution is due to Tite's strategy of positioning Luiz Araújo in the central corridor, allowing Flamengo to have a more solid defense and an effective attack. This tactical change helped the team to organize better defensively and to be more objective in attack. Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday (6), against Cuiabá, at Maracanã, seeking to maintain its isolated lead in the Brazilian Championship.