Ex-Flamengo star tops defensive stats in La Liga, check out the numbers | OneFootball

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·13 November 2025

Ex-Flamengo star tops defensive stats in La Liga, check out the numbers

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While Real Betis plays La Liga, Flamengo prepares to face Sport in the Brasileirão


Defender Natan, from Real Betis (ESP), is a defensive standout in the Spanish Championship. This is because, in the 2025/26 season, no defender made as many clearances as the former Flamengo player in La Liga.

According to the Sofascore website, Natan made 94 clearances in 12 games. The statistic corresponds to the player's action of removing the opponent's threat. However, the defender also stands out in other aspects.


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What are Natan's numbers this season?

  • Games = 12;
  • Pass accuracy = 88%;
  • Efficiency in aerial duels = 62% (3.3 / game);
  • Efficiency in duels = 54%;
  • Clearances = 94 (7.8 / game);
  • Balls recovered = 45;
  • Defensive actions = 111 (9.3 / game);
  • Dribbles suffered = 6.

Thus, the defender contributes to the fifth place that Real Betis occupies in La Liga. Natan's team has 20 points in the tournament, while the leader, Real Madrid (ESP), has 31.

How was Natan at Flamengo?

The defender debuted at Flamengo in 2020 and played only 18 matches. In the following season, Natan was loaned to Red Bull Bragantino. The club from Bragança Paulista bought him and later sold him to Napoli (ITA), where he began his journey in Europe.

What is Natan's next game?

With the Flamengo youth academy product available, Real Betis faces Girona (ESP) after the FIFA Date. On the 23rd of this month, the teams play at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.

When does Flamengo play?

Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment in the Brasileirão. This Saturday (15), Filipe Luís's team faces Sport at the Arena de Pernambuco, starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 12th round of the tournament.

Then, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the Sport vs. Flamengo game.

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