Samuel Lino ‘thrives’ under Leonardo Jardim, matches 2025 Flamengo stats | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Fluminense 2-1 with an assist from Samuel Lino

After a period of criticism, Samuel Lino is showing improvement with the Sacred Jersey. That’s because the forward has already matched, in 2026, the same numbers he posted throughout all of 2025. The left winger provided an assist this Sunday (12).

Lino joined Flamengo in August of last year. As a result, the player recorded four goals and five assists in 31 matches. In the 19 games of 2026, however, the Red-and-Black player already has the same stats.

How did Samuel Lino provide the assist against Fluminense?

The Most Beloved was already beating its rival 1-0 at the Maracanã and doubled the lead with a chest goal from Pedro. The striker took advantage of a pinpoint outside-of-the-foot cross from number 16, who received applause from his teammate.

Has Samuel Lino already been criticized at Flamengo?

Before Paquetá’s return, Lino held the status of Mengão’s most expensive signing. However, his inconsistency in 2025 led part of the fanbase to put pressure on the forward. As a result, the player was given nicknames and even had his name graffitied on a wall at Gávea.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Samuel Lino available, the squad is putting the Brasileirão aside and turning its focus back to the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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