Fluminense tops R$60m spent on centre-backs since 2024 | OneFootball

Even after heavy investment in its defensive system over the past few seasons, Fluminense is still dealing with recurring defensive problems in 2026. As reported by the profile Fluminense Stuff on X, since the start of 2024, the club has already spent more than R$60 million on signing center-backs, but the recent numbers show that the area is still far from inspiring confidence.

Among the names signed by Tricolor during this period are Antônio Carlos, Ignácio, Jemmes, Freytes, and Julián Millán. The arrivals took place in different contexts and at different moments in the squad’s overhaul, especially after key departures and the need to renew the defensive system.

Despite the number of reinforcements and the high investment, the team’s defensive performance continues to be one of its main problems. In 2026, Fluminense has already conceded 35 goals in 33 matches played. In addition, it has conceded goals in 13 of its last 15 matches, with the only two games in which it kept a clean sheet being 0-0 draws against Operário-PR in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil and Deportivo La Guaira in the opening round of the Libertadores group stage, respectively.

Another noteworthy figure is the team’s difficulty in going through matches without conceding. Since the end of the State Championship, Fluminense has managed to finish only four games without allowing a goal, a low number for a team simultaneously competing in the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores.

With these defensive inconsistencies, Tricolor is already looking for solutions to improve its performance for the rest of the season. With that in mind, the main target in this mid-year transfer window could be center-back Nino, who, although still only the subject of an inquiry, has already shown interest in returning to Fluminense. 

With a packed schedule and decisive matches ahead, Fluminense is trying to find defensive stability to turn its multimillion-dollar investment into performances on the pitch and once again compete for the top titles.

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