Coluna do Fla
·5. September 2025
São Paulo idol declares love for Flamengo: "A team that captivates"

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·5. September 2025
Flamengo is the biggest club in Brazilian football and South America, and when players pass through there, it's unforgettable. Such was the case with former player Ronaldão, a São Paulo idol, who declared his love for the Most Beloved. For the ex-professional, Mengão captivates and marks anyone's life.
"It was one of the greatest pleasures of my career to have played for Flamengo", said the former player Ronaldão, São Paulo idol, during his appearance on the 'Boteco do Chula' podcast last Thursday (04). The ex-athlete talked about his time at Mengão in a chat with Aloísio Chulapa.
— Playing for Flamengo, with that crowd... with Romário, with all the guys, that Mengão really is a team that captivates, that marks the life of any athlete. We had great times there, we traveled all over Brazil, it really was something fantastic —, the ex-player added.
Ronaldão defended Flamengo between 1995 and 1996. The former defender was signed from Shimizu S-Pulse (JPN) and formed a duo with Júnior Baiano at the Most Beloved. Thus, for the red-black team, the defender won the Carioca Championship. During this period, he played in 98 matches, with 49 victories and two goals scored.
Therefore, after his time at Flamengo, Ronaldão signed with Santos, where he played in about 70 games. Subsequently, the former defender had a brief stint at Coritiba. Finally, he played for Ponte Preta, before ending his football career in 2002.
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