Flamengo starlet Douglas Telles on comeback, debut goal plans

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·18 November 2025

Flamengo starlet Douglas Telles on comeback, debut goal plans

Douglas Telles, 18 years old, scored for the first time as a professional

Nothing like one day after another. The cliché, adapted to football, would be: nothing like one game after another. On November 6th, Douglas Telles left the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium desolate after missing a penalty in the knockout stage of the Copa do Brasil Under-20. Nine days later, the young player scored his first goal as a professional.

When asked by the Coluna do Fla about what he will do with the jersey from his debut goal against Sport, Douglas replied that he will frame it. Additionally, the Ninho's prodigy showed personality when analyzing the missed penalty against Atlético-MG.

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“In a decisive Under-20 game, I missed the penalty, but penalties are only missed by those who take them. It happened, it wasn't supposed to happen, but now it's time to think ahead. I missed the penalty and it's done,” said Douglas Telles. On that occasion, Flamengo lost the first leg 2-0, returned the score in the second leg, but fell in the penalties.

WHAT ELSE DID DOUGLAS TELLES SAY?

With a grin from ear to ear, Douglas Telles talked about other subjects in his first interview as a professional, after scoring the fifth goal in the 5-1 victory. The 18-year-old gem, who signed his first professional contract when he turned 16, did not hide that the goal against Sport will never be forgotten.

— For any player who rises from the youth team to the professional level, scoring a goal takes a weight off. Debuting with a goal is the realization of a dream. I will never forget this date. Thousands of things went through my mind. My family, my aunt Viviane, who always supported me. She passed away at the beginning of this year and couldn't see this. I believe she is in heaven proud of me. After the game, my phone was full of messages from my family, I spoke with my mother, they congratulated me on my debut. It's hard to explain —, said Douglas.

— When Filipe (Luís) was in the Under-17, I learned a lot from him and the coaching staff. I am very grateful to him for this opportunity. Since my first training with the professionals, the players welcomed me in an incredible way. They supported me and gave me tips, we rise to learn from them, and they help a lot —, he added.

— Flamengo chose the jersey number and I wasn't going to refuse (laughs). What I aim for is to always wear the Flamengo jersey, I want to fulfill my dream here and win titles. If Flamengo wins the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, everyone will be a champion —, he concluded, when asked about wearing the number 81 jersey.

WHAT IS DOUGLAS TELLES' RELEASE CLAUSE?

In summary, Douglas Telles' contract has a release clause of 90 million euros (R$ 554 million at the current exchange rate). Left-footed, the 18-year-old is a right winger and stands out for his physical explosiveness, speed, and dribbling. With Filipe Luís, the prodigy won the Copa Rio Under-17.

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