Arrascaeta wins Bola de Ouro, most decorated foreigner in Brasileirão | OneFootball

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·8 December 2025

Arrascaeta wins Bola de Ouro, most decorated foreigner in Brasileirão

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Flamengo's Number 10, Arrascaeta is the Foreign Player with the Most ESPN Silver Ball Awards


Arrascaeta won the Brazilian Championship for the third time wearing the Flamengo jersey. This season, the number 10 took home the ESPN Golden Ball award, becoming the most awarded foreign player in the history of the national competition.

So far, Arrascaeta has won six awards in the history of the ESPN Silver Ball, related to the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo's number 10 has won five 'Silver Balls' and one 'Golden Ball'.


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Previously, Figueroa, who won one Golden Ball and four Silver Balls, was at the top of the ranking among foreign players with the most awards. However, Arrascaeta surpassed the Chilean after great performances with Flamengo.

How Many Goals and Assists Did Arrascaeta Make for Flamengo in the 2025 Brasileirão?

Arrascaeta finished the Brazilian Championship in great style. Besides lifting the national competition trophy, the Uruguayan ended the tournament with 18 goals and 14 assists. In other words, he had 32 goal involvements!

Is Arrascaeta Available for Flamengo's Next Game?

Yes! Arrascaeta traveled with the Flamengo delegation last Saturday (6th) to Doha, Qatar, to prepare for the Intercontinental debut. The Rubro-Negro's goal now is to conquer the world for the second time in history.

When Does Flamengo Debut in the Intercontinental?

The debut in the international tournament is scheduled for Wednesday (10th), against Cruz Azul (MEX). The match will take place from 2 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar. The game will be broadcast by CazéTV on YouTube, Rede Globo on open channel, and SporTV on cable TV.

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