Flamengo Libertadores winner nears Série B side Vila Nova

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·17 September 2026

Flamengo Libertadores winner nears Série B side Vila Nova

Lincoln, developed in Mengão’s youth academy, is close to an agreement to play for the Goiás team

Flamengo youth academy products are spread all over the world, including Brazil’s Série B. That is because striker Lincoln, a 2019 Libertadores champion with Rubro-Negro, is close to an agreement with Vila Nova-GO.

As a result, the player is expected to play in Brazil’s second division. It is worth noting that the agreement has not yet been officially announced by the parties. After all, the striker still needs to pass the medical exams with the Goiás team.

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What is Lincoln’s current contract situation?

Currently, Lincoln belongs to Spartak Subotica (SRB). In the 2025/26 season, the striker recorded four goals and one assist in 16 matches for the club. However, the player was not registered for the Prva Liga Srbije 2026/27, the Serbian second division and the team’s only competition on the calendar.

ge found that the deal with Vila Nova will be valid until the end of this year. However, there is still no confirmation as to whether the move involves a loan or a permanent transfer. Lincoln’s contract with Spartak Subotica runs until the end of 2027. However, nothing prevents an early termination. The striker is currently 25 years old.

How does Lincoln fit into the competition for a spot at Vila Nova?

Vila Nova are coached by Guto Ferreira, a well-known figure in Brazilian football. Therefore, as a center forward, Lincoln is expected to compete for space with André Luís. In addition, the striker will also face competition from Rafa Silva and Dellatorre once both recover from injury.

What was Lincoln’s spell at Flamengo like?

Lincoln was part of the squad that won the Libertadores in 2019. He was also part of the back-to-back Brazilian Championship titles won in 2019 and 2020. In 2020, the striker played 20 matches for Flamengo, with three goals and one assist.

What has Lincoln’s career path been since leaving Flamengo?

After Flamengo, Lincoln had the following spells, with matches, goals, and assists per season:

2021 – Vissel Kobe (JPN): 18 matches, 1 goal, 0 assists
2022 – Vissel Kobe: 13 matches, 3 goals, 0 assists
2022 – Cruzeiro (on loan from Vissel Kobe): 9 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists
2023 – Vissel Kobe: 10 matches, 4 goals, 0 assists
2023/24 – SCR Altach (AUT): no data available
2025 – SCR Altach: 2 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
2025 – Athletic-MG (on loan from SCR Altach): 16 matches, 5 goals, 3 assists
2026 – Spartak Subotica: 16 matches, 4 goals, 1 assist

What is the author’s opinion on Lincoln’s situation?

It’s sad to see that a Ninho academy product was pushed aside by a team from the Serbian second division. Lincoln, however, is not the only one in a situation like this. Felipe Vizeu, for example, failed to establish himself wherever he went after leaving Flamengo,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla.

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