On May 27, 2001, in the 43rd minute of the second half of the Flamengo-Vasco match that decided the State Championship, Petkovic's shot went into Helton's left corner, just as the foreigner entered the history of the Mais Querido. This play alone was enough to make him an idol, but the star did so much more. He scored Olympic goals, won titles, had a lot of determination, and loved the Sacred Mantle. For all of this, Petkovic deserves the idolization of the red-and-blacks, and the Official Website wishes him a happy birthday.

Petkovic first joined Flamengo in 2000, the year he was part of the team that won the Campeonato Carioca twice. In his debut, against Santos, he scored a goal in a 4-1 victory for the "Mais Querido" (Flamengo's Favorite). The following year, he became a household name. In addition to his legendary goal in the third state championship, he was instrumental in winning the Copa dos Campeões, scoring a sensational free kick in one of the finals against São Paulo. His first stint at Gávea ended in 2002.

The second season began in 2009, and that year, he showed his desire to continue making history. In the final stretch of the Brasileirão, Pet played exceptionally well and was the maestro of that Brazilian championship-winning team. In 2011, the time came to say goodbye to football. In the third round of the Brazilian Championship, against Corinthians, in a packed Engenhão stadium, the star player said goodbye wearing the Sacred Mantle. It was a beautiful afternoon, with the nation putting on a wonderful spectacle in the stands in honor of their idol.

During his two stints at Gávea, Petkovic played 198 games and scored 57 goals, four of which were Olympic goals, meaning corner kicks. His incredible free-kick goals and pinpoint passes are also still remembered by Flamengo fans. Currently, the star player plays for Flamengo's 7-a-side team.