Flamengo target Luiz Henrique tops dribbles for Zenit and Russia

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·7 August 2026

Flamengo target Luiz Henrique tops dribbles for Zenit and Russia

Luiz Henrique’s fee could exceed 25 million euros (R$ 146.2 million)

Flamengo could add a great dribbler to the squad. That’s because the club is in talks to sign Luiz Henrique, the player with the most successful dribbles for Zenit (RUS) and in the 2025/2026 Russian League. The Rubro-Negro have not yet submitted an official offer.

Among all players in the Russian League, the forward completed 50 dribbles in 28 matches. Second in the ranking is Algerian midfielder Houssem Mrezigue, from Dynamo Moscow (RUS), with 45 individual plays. The data comes from the OGOL website.

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What is Luiz Henrique’s success rate?

The former Botafogo player attempted 103 dribbles in last season’s tournament. In other words, the winger completed 49% of the dribbles he tried. However, the player with the most attempts was Lechii Sadulaev, with 111 tries, but only 38 successful.

Who is Flamengo’s dribbler?

Therefore, if Mengo completes the signing, Luiz Henrique will join the dribbling specialists in Flamengo’s squad. Gonzalo Plata has 35, while Jorge Carrascal and Samuel Lino are tied with 33 individual plays so far in 2026.

Why hasn’t Flamengo sent an offer for Luiz Henrique yet?

According to reporting by Mônica Alves, from Coluna do Fla, the Rubro-Negro are handling negotiations with the Russians cautiously. That is because signing Luiz Henrique would require a major financial outlay, exceeding 25 million euros (R$ 146.2 million).

Does Flamengo have another player on its transfer shortlist?

Mengo were interested in Thiago Almada, but the midfielder agreed to join River Plate (ARG). Other than Luiz Henrique, no other likely Flamengo signing has been leaked. However, football director José Boto recently said the club is looking at more than one option.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While the board continues searching for reinforcements, Flamengo remain focused on their next match of 2026. This Sunday (09), the Mais Querido face Vitória at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

What is the author’s opinion on Luiz Henrique’s characteristics?

If LH really comes, Mengão’s right side will have a new owner. Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araújo, and Carrascal will battle to see who rotates with the black panther,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla, who added: But that could just be my guesswork. Leonardo Jardim seems to like Carrascal on the right wing. After all, the guy is a playmaker, he’s deployed out wide, and the coach had asked for the signing of another midfielder,” he opined.

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