Academy gem eyes Flamengo v Botafogo squad spot in Brasileirão

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·27 August 2026

Academy gem eyes Flamengo v Botafogo squad spot in Brasileirão

Which academy prospect could make the squad for Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Flamengo continue preparing to face Botafogo this Sunday (30) in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. With Bruno Henrique unavailable, head coach Leonardo Jardim could include a promising youth player from Flamengo’s academy: Josmar.

Josmar has been present in Flamengo’s first training sessions ahead of the derby against Botafogo. As a result, the youngster could be called up for a professional match for the first time. It is worth noting that he is competing for a spot with Wallace Yan, the third attacking option in Flamengo’s squad.

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Who is Josmar, Flamengo’s academy prospect?

At just 17 years old, Josmar was the standout player in Avaí’s first team at the start of the 2026 season. Because of that, Flamengo liked the center forward’s performances and signed him for R$ 3.5 million on a three-year contract.

Wearing Flamengo’s red-and-black shirt, Josmar was a starter in the team’s runner-up campaign in the U-20 Libertadores, in addition to recording 14 goals and one assist in 28 matches. That way, the youngster has been catching the attention of coach Leonardo Jardim.

Why is Bruno Henrique out for Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Bruno Henrique will have to serve an automatic suspension against Botafogo, as he received his third yellow card in the 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro on Saturday (22). It is worth remembering that the number 27 had already been booked against Palmeiras and Fluminense.

What is the article author’s opinion on Josmar?

“Josmar has been one of Flamengo’s main academy standouts since he arrived and, for that reason, it is important that he starts being around the professional squad. In recent years, Flamengo have made mistakes when transitioning youngsters to the first team, and it is important that they do not make the same mistakes with the striker. After all, the player seems to have great potential to help Mengão in the future,” said Davi Esteves, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Bruno Henrique available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Sunday (30), when they face Botafogo. The Rio derby kicks off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.