Remember 15 great players in Flamengo's history
In the club's 115th anniversary, the official website team has compiled a list of stars who made their mark on the club's football scene.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Next Monday, November 15th, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo celebrates 115 years of glory. Many of these achievements were achieved in soccer, which will celebrate its centenary in 2011. Therefore, the official website team couldn't help but pay tribute to the great idols of this trajectory, which boasts, among many other titles, 31 Campeonato Carioca titles, six Brazilian Championships, two Copa do Brasil titles, one Libertadores, and one Interclub World Cup.
That's why we've prepared brief biographies of 15 of the greatest players in the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. Of course, a list like this always generates discussion, and every fan has their own. Some names, of course, end up being left out. If you think someone's missing, you can join in. Log in to the official website and comment on the news with your 15 favorite players.
Check out the list made by the official website team below:
Zico - The greatest of them all. Considered by many Flamengo fans to be the greatest idol in the club's history, Arthur Antunes Coimbra first wore the Flamengo jersey in 1967. He turned professional four years later and only became "the number 10 of Gávea" in 1978. This marked the beginning of the "Zico Era," the most successful in the history of Flamengo football. With Zico on the field, Flamengo won 37 national and international titles in 28 years. Click here to remember Galinho's entire career.
Junior - The Grandpa Boy. No player has worn the Sacred Mantle more times in these 115 years than Leovegildo Lins da Gama Junior. The Maestro, who began his career as a full-back in the so-called Golden Generation and ended as the leader of a crop of youngsters who would go on to win the 1992 Brazilian Championship, the club's fifth in history and his fourth in his career, is a reference in the red-and-black world. His statistics are impressive. In 16 seasons at Gávea, he played 874 games, scored 77 goals, and won 20 major titles. See more details. here.
Dida - Zico's idol. Not just anyone has the nickname "the great mirror image of the Galinho de Quintino" on their resume. Well, Dida, one of the great stars of Flamengo's second three-peat state championship (1953 to 1955), holds that honor. Edivaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, one of the club's all-time top scorers, with 264 goals and 357 appearances, left Alagoas to make his mark on Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. On the national team, he was the number 10, a regular starter until the 58 World Cup, only losing his spot due to injury. To whom? The young Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé). Learn more about Dida at Flapedia.
Leandro - Brazil's greatest right-back. Many who watched his games in the 80s even say he was even more skilled than Zico. Leandro "Fried Fish" was another role model for the team considered the best in CR Flamengo's history. Stories about his skill are famous in football. Goalkeeper Raul says that, once, irritated with Leandro, he pecked the ball from a goal kick to stop him from clearing it. Leandro not only cushioned the ball with his chest but also played on, dribbling past two opponents, and even "teasing" the goalkeeper afterward. He retired in 1988, having played 417 games for Flamengo, scoring 14 goals, and winning 16 titles in ten years. Check it out. more numbers in Flamengo's virtual encyclopedia.
Petkovic - The idol of the new generation. Hero of the three-time Rio de Janeiro state championship from 1999 to 2001 and a key player in the sixth Brazilian title in 2009, Dejan Petkovic is the most Brazilian Serb in the world. He arrived at Gávea in 2000 after a great success with Vitória and did not disappoint. He quickly became a fan favorite and became an indelible mark after his free-kick goal that gave the team the third state title in 2001, against rivals Vasco da Gama, in the 43rd minute of the second half. He left Gávea in 2003, played for other clubs, but in 2009 he decided to return home and won the national title he hadn't won in 17 years. Learn all about this story. here.
Leonidas da Silva - The Black Diamond. Few players have scored more goals in their careers than played more games for a club. Leônidas is one of them. With an incredible 153 goals in 149 games, he was one of the reasons for Flamengo's rapid rise to popularity. He joined the Red-Blacks in 1936, was the top scorer in the 1938 and 1940 Rio de Janeiro championships, and was the main player in the 39 title campaign, which ended a nine-year title drought for the Gávea club. "Leônidas was a football magician," said journalist Mário Filho. Find out why on Flapédia.
Zizinho - Master Ziza. If Dida was Zico's idol, Zizinho was Pelé's inspiration. At 18, he replaced star Leônidas and quickly won over the Flamengo fans. Therefore, he couldn't have been an ordinary player. And he wasn't. According to Nélson Rodrigues, all it took was for the Maracanã loudspeakers to announce Zizinho's name to know who would win the match. He was the greatest player in Flamengo's first three-time Rio de Janeiro state championship, from 1942 to 1944. During his 11 years wearing the Sacred Mantle, Zizinho scored 145 goals in 318 matches. Learn more here.
Sundays of Guia - The Divine Master. Domingos da Guia, the "Divine Master," was a defender unlike any other in the history of the sport. He did whatever he wanted with the ball, an innovative defender. He always played with his head held high and anticipated plays, making dribbling him nearly impossible. He always played with class and skill, and he didn't commit many fouls. It was at Fla that Domingos truly established himself and was instrumental in three important victories: the Rio de Janeiro state championships of 39, 42, and 43. Learn more about this star's story. here.
Raul - The champion goalkeeper. Innovative in uniforms and confident between the posts, Raul Plasmann was one of the greatest goalkeepers in Flamengo's history, and undoubtedly their most successful. As Flamengo's goalkeeper, he was four-time Carioca Champion (in 1978, 1979 (Special), 1979, and 1981), three-time Brazilian Champion (in 1980, 1982, and 1983), Libertadores Champion (in 1981), and World Champion (in 1981). Check out the numbers and statistics at Flapedia.
Nunes - The Goalscorer. Folkloric, full of personality, and decisive. This is Nunes, João Danado, who made Flamengo history as the man who put the ball in the net when it mattered most. In total, Nunes played for eight years at Gávea, appearing in 214 games and scoring 99 goals. The top scorer secured at least four titles for Flamengo: the 1980 Brazilian Championship, the 1981 State Championship, the Interclub World Cup that same year, and the Brazilian Championship again in 1982. Learn more about Nunes by clicking here.
Carlinhos - The Violin. On January 20, 1954, Biguá, in his farewell, handed Carlinhos his pair of cleats, a gesture that symbolized the handing over of his work tools. History repeated itself in 1970 when Carlinhos handed his cleats to a promising youngster from the youth academy named Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Zico. The scene became a part of history, but Carlinhos was much more than that. His classy playing style and refined touch earned him the nickname "violin." At Fla, he spent 11 years, 517 games, 23 goals, and four titles. He then became a coach and became famous for his consistently great stints with the Rubro-Negro. He won eight more titles as a coach. See details in Flapedia.
Adílio - Brown. Adílio was a player of rare skill and creativity, possessed of a perfect pass and adept at a classic playing style. He played for Flamengo between 1975 and 1987, when he had the opportunity to wear the red-and-black jersey in 616 matches, making him the player with the third-highest number of appearances for Flamengo. Click here for more information.
Rondinelli - The God of Race. It all began with him. His header against Vasco da Gama in the 1978 State Championship final marked the birth of the Golden Generation. Rondinelli was a powerful defender who didn't let his opponents off the hook and was willing to do anything to prevent goals. He used his head to save balls from the attacker's feet, played with a broken jaw, and didn't even care. That's why he became the God of Race. Relive the defender's career in Flapedia.
Evaristo - The idol of Barça and Real Madrid. "Evaristo was the kind of player who had a place on any team he chose," said Zagallo. And, revealed by Madureira, the player chose to play only for Flamengo in Brazil. He spent five years at Gávea, from 1952 to 1957, which was enough to become one of the greatest idols in the history of Brazil's Most Beloved Club. He played 191 games, won 103 goals, and won five titles. Enough to make him a lifelong member of Gávea. He also went to Europe, where he made history with Real Madrid and Barcelona. Read more closest.
Julius Caesar - A role model for the younger generation. An example of dedication to Flamengo. Revealed in the youth academy, Julio began his career in 1997 as a backup to Clêmer. However, he gradually gained the trust of the red-and-blacks and, by 2001, was already a regular starter. As a youngster, he shone in the State Championship that year, and never stopped. He matured, grew, and gained more prominence. At Flamengo, in Brazil, and around the world. He played 285 games, won four State Championships, three Guanabara Cups, a Rio Cup, a Mercosur Cup, and a Champions' Cup, and then moved to Europe. Learn more about Julio at Flapedia.
That's why we've prepared brief biographies of 15 of the greatest players in the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. Of course, a list like this always generates discussion, and every fan has their own. Some names, of course, end up being left out. If you think someone's missing, you can join in. Log in to the official website and comment on the news with your 15 favorite players.
Check out the list made by the official website team below:
Zico - The greatest of them all. Considered by many Flamengo fans to be the greatest idol in the club's history, Arthur Antunes Coimbra first wore the Flamengo jersey in 1967. He turned professional four years later and only became "the number 10 of Gávea" in 1978. This marked the beginning of the "Zico Era," the most successful in the history of Flamengo football. With Zico on the field, Flamengo won 37 national and international titles in 28 years. Click here to remember Galinho's entire career.
Junior - The Grandpa Boy. No player has worn the Sacred Mantle more times in these 115 years than Leovegildo Lins da Gama Junior. The Maestro, who began his career as a full-back in the so-called Golden Generation and ended as the leader of a crop of youngsters who would go on to win the 1992 Brazilian Championship, the club's fifth in history and his fourth in his career, is a reference in the red-and-black world. His statistics are impressive. In 16 seasons at Gávea, he played 874 games, scored 77 goals, and won 20 major titles. See more details. here.
Dida - Zico's idol. Not just anyone has the nickname "the great mirror image of the Galinho de Quintino" on their resume. Well, Dida, one of the great stars of Flamengo's second three-peat state championship (1953 to 1955), holds that honor. Edivaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, one of the club's all-time top scorers, with 264 goals and 357 appearances, left Alagoas to make his mark on Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. On the national team, he was the number 10, a regular starter until the 58 World Cup, only losing his spot due to injury. To whom? The young Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé). Learn more about Dida at Flapedia.
Leandro - Brazil's greatest right-back. Many who watched his games in the 80s even say he was even more skilled than Zico. Leandro "Fried Fish" was another role model for the team considered the best in CR Flamengo's history. Stories about his skill are famous in football. Goalkeeper Raul says that, once, irritated with Leandro, he pecked the ball from a goal kick to stop him from clearing it. Leandro not only cushioned the ball with his chest but also played on, dribbling past two opponents, and even "teasing" the goalkeeper afterward. He retired in 1988, having played 417 games for Flamengo, scoring 14 goals, and winning 16 titles in ten years. Check it out. more numbers in Flamengo's virtual encyclopedia.
Petkovic - The idol of the new generation. Hero of the three-time Rio de Janeiro state championship from 1999 to 2001 and a key player in the sixth Brazilian title in 2009, Dejan Petkovic is the most Brazilian Serb in the world. He arrived at Gávea in 2000 after a great success with Vitória and did not disappoint. He quickly became a fan favorite and became an indelible mark after his free-kick goal that gave the team the third state title in 2001, against rivals Vasco da Gama, in the 43rd minute of the second half. He left Gávea in 2003, played for other clubs, but in 2009 he decided to return home and won the national title he hadn't won in 17 years. Learn all about this story. here.
Leonidas da Silva - The Black Diamond. Few players have scored more goals in their careers than played more games for a club. Leônidas is one of them. With an incredible 153 goals in 149 games, he was one of the reasons for Flamengo's rapid rise to popularity. He joined the Red-Blacks in 1936, was the top scorer in the 1938 and 1940 Rio de Janeiro championships, and was the main player in the 39 title campaign, which ended a nine-year title drought for the Gávea club. "Leônidas was a football magician," said journalist Mário Filho. Find out why on Flapédia.
Zizinho - Master Ziza. If Dida was Zico's idol, Zizinho was Pelé's inspiration. At 18, he replaced star Leônidas and quickly won over the Flamengo fans. Therefore, he couldn't have been an ordinary player. And he wasn't. According to Nélson Rodrigues, all it took was for the Maracanã loudspeakers to announce Zizinho's name to know who would win the match. He was the greatest player in Flamengo's first three-time Rio de Janeiro state championship, from 1942 to 1944. During his 11 years wearing the Sacred Mantle, Zizinho scored 145 goals in 318 matches. Learn more here.
Sundays of Guia - The Divine Master. Domingos da Guia, the "Divine Master," was a defender unlike any other in the history of the sport. He did whatever he wanted with the ball, an innovative defender. He always played with his head held high and anticipated plays, making dribbling him nearly impossible. He always played with class and skill, and he didn't commit many fouls. It was at Fla that Domingos truly established himself and was instrumental in three important victories: the Rio de Janeiro state championships of 39, 42, and 43. Learn more about this star's story. here.
Raul - The champion goalkeeper. Innovative in uniforms and confident between the posts, Raul Plasmann was one of the greatest goalkeepers in Flamengo's history, and undoubtedly their most successful. As Flamengo's goalkeeper, he was four-time Carioca Champion (in 1978, 1979 (Special), 1979, and 1981), three-time Brazilian Champion (in 1980, 1982, and 1983), Libertadores Champion (in 1981), and World Champion (in 1981). Check out the numbers and statistics at Flapedia.
Nunes - The Goalscorer. Folkloric, full of personality, and decisive. This is Nunes, João Danado, who made Flamengo history as the man who put the ball in the net when it mattered most. In total, Nunes played for eight years at Gávea, appearing in 214 games and scoring 99 goals. The top scorer secured at least four titles for Flamengo: the 1980 Brazilian Championship, the 1981 State Championship, the Interclub World Cup that same year, and the Brazilian Championship again in 1982. Learn more about Nunes by clicking here.
Carlinhos - The Violin. On January 20, 1954, Biguá, in his farewell, handed Carlinhos his pair of cleats, a gesture that symbolized the handing over of his work tools. History repeated itself in 1970 when Carlinhos handed his cleats to a promising youngster from the youth academy named Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Zico. The scene became a part of history, but Carlinhos was much more than that. His classy playing style and refined touch earned him the nickname "violin." At Fla, he spent 11 years, 517 games, 23 goals, and four titles. He then became a coach and became famous for his consistently great stints with the Rubro-Negro. He won eight more titles as a coach. See details in Flapedia.
Adílio - Brown. Adílio was a player of rare skill and creativity, possessed of a perfect pass and adept at a classic playing style. He played for Flamengo between 1975 and 1987, when he had the opportunity to wear the red-and-black jersey in 616 matches, making him the player with the third-highest number of appearances for Flamengo. Click here for more information.
Rondinelli - The God of Race. It all began with him. His header against Vasco da Gama in the 1978 State Championship final marked the birth of the Golden Generation. Rondinelli was a powerful defender who didn't let his opponents off the hook and was willing to do anything to prevent goals. He used his head to save balls from the attacker's feet, played with a broken jaw, and didn't even care. That's why he became the God of Race. Relive the defender's career in Flapedia.
Evaristo - The idol of Barça and Real Madrid. "Evaristo was the kind of player who had a place on any team he chose," said Zagallo. And, revealed by Madureira, the player chose to play only for Flamengo in Brazil. He spent five years at Gávea, from 1952 to 1957, which was enough to become one of the greatest idols in the history of Brazil's Most Beloved Club. He played 191 games, won 103 goals, and won five titles. Enough to make him a lifelong member of Gávea. He also went to Europe, where he made history with Real Madrid and Barcelona. Read more closest.
Julius Caesar - A role model for the younger generation. An example of dedication to Flamengo. Revealed in the youth academy, Julio began his career in 1997 as a backup to Clêmer. However, he gradually gained the trust of the red-and-blacks and, by 2001, was already a regular starter. As a youngster, he shone in the State Championship that year, and never stopped. He matured, grew, and gained more prominence. At Flamengo, in Brazil, and around the world. He played 285 games, won four State Championships, three Guanabara Cups, a Rio Cup, a Mercosur Cup, and a Champions' Cup, and then moved to Europe. Learn more about Julio at Flapedia.