Since his time at Cruzeiro, when he was twice named the Brazilian Championship's Best Player in both of the Minas Gerais team's victories, Everton Ribeiro has gained notoriety for his high technical quality and decisiveness. However, another key characteristic of his game began to stand out in his early career wearing the Sacred Mantle: assists.

Given his history in Brazilian football and his performances in the United Arab Emirates, his arrival at Mais Querido was treated with the weight of a major reinforcement, which he has earned. Since his debut, Everton Ribeiro has already set up his teammates three times in four matches, finding the net once in 5-2 victory over Chilean team Palestino, in Flamengo's debut in the Copa Conmebol Sudamericana.

In his first match for Mais Querido, which resulted in red-black victory by 1 to 0 over Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, the new number 7 was the one who made the pass that left Colombian striker Berrío one-on-one with the goal. He unleashed a powerful cross with his right foot, sealing the victory over the Tricolor. The credentials of the "waiter" Everton Ribeiro were demonstrated.

The good moment experienced by coach Zé Ricardo's players also helped in their quick adaptation and in the growth of their rapport with their teammates, as demonstrated against São Paulo in a 2-0 victoryThe nearly 20 fans at Ilha do Urubu witnessed a magical moment. In a quick one-two, Guerrero passed to Everton Ribeiro, who delivered the perfect pass to Diego, who swelled the net with a beautiful volley that went into the top right corner. In celebration, it was no surprise that the number 35 made a point of "shining" his waiter's boot.

However, his definitive consecration would come a week later, in a major derby. Ever more at ease on the field, Everton Ribeiro delivered a decisive performance against Vasco da Gama. Performing stunning dribbles and brilliant plays throughout the match, the number 7 combined both qualities to create the decisive play of the match.

On the right, after clearing the play with extreme skill in a challenge with the opposing defender, the star delivered a pinpoint cross to the head of his namesake Éverton. The striker headed it in as the textbook dictates, leaving Martin Silva with no chance, and sealed the victory. Mais Querido's 1-0 victory over their rivals at the São Januário stadium.

A promising start for the star wearing the Sacred Mantle.