Examples for those still seeking success.
Lomba, Welinton, and Diego Maurício are proof that good work in youth development can be well rewarded.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo continues to use its youth academy as a factory of young talent. This characteristic is historic and will always be valued within the club. Proof of this is the trio of Flamengo players developed at the club who are now starters for the first team, under the command of Vanderlei Luxemburgo, another who has a strong connection with Flamengo.
Goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, defender Welinton, and striker Diego Maurício have stood out since they were very young wearing the Flamengo jersey, and today they are firmly established in the professional team as starters, serving as examples for the boys who still dream of an opportunity like that.
"We serve as an example to show that Professor Luxemburgo is looking at the grassroots level, and at any moment someone can get an opportunity and will have to be prepared to seize it with both hands," said Welinton.
Coming from the youth academy, these players know very well what it's like to face Vasco, Flamengo's opponent in the match next Sunday at 18:30 pm at Engenhão.
"It's a fun, different kind of classic, there's a healthy rivalry and we have to go in with a decisive attitude so we can come away with the victory, which is the most important thing. I've played against Vasco quite a bit and I know this rivalry well, since the youth categories," he added.
Goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, defender Welinton, and striker Diego Maurício have stood out since they were very young wearing the Flamengo jersey, and today they are firmly established in the professional team as starters, serving as examples for the boys who still dream of an opportunity like that.
"We serve as an example to show that Professor Luxemburgo is looking at the grassroots level, and at any moment someone can get an opportunity and will have to be prepared to seize it with both hands," said Welinton.
Coming from the youth academy, these players know very well what it's like to face Vasco, Flamengo's opponent in the match next Sunday at 18:30 pm at Engenhão.
"It's a fun, different kind of classic, there's a healthy rivalry and we have to go in with a decisive attitude so we can come away with the victory, which is the most important thing. I've played against Vasco quite a bit and I know this rivalry well, since the youth categories," he added.
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