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Substitute for the Olympic squad, Felipe Vizeu receives medal at CBF headquarters

Athlete would have worn the Brazilian National Team's number 21 shirt at Rio 2016 in case of injury or cut to one of the players called up

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On Friday afternoon (16), striker Felipe Vizeu received the gold medal for the Brazilian team's victory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The athlete won the honor for having been one of the substitutes on Rogério Micale's list and would wear the number 21 shirt in case of injury or cut to any of the players called up.

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Vizeu is Flamengo's top scorer in the Brasileirão with four goals, tied with Guerrero and Alan Patrick. Shortly before moving up to the professional ranks, He was champion, top scorer for Rubro-Negro and elected highlight in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, the most traditional competition in the under-20 category.

The player will be available to Zé Ricardo in Flamengo's next match in the Brazilian Championship, against Figueirense, on Sunday (18), at 11 am, at Pacaembu.