Flying high at Flamengo, Carrascal unveils a new look | OneFootball

Colombian midfielder debuts new hairstyle during the FIFA international break

Jorge Carrascal has changed his look. Flamengo’s Colombian midfielder has left his previous haircut behind and is now sporting braided hair, according to a post shared on social media this Thursday (24).

The change comes during a break in Flamengo’s schedule. After all, the FIFA international window began on September 21 and runs until October 6. As a result, Leonardo Jardim’s team will not return to the pitch until October 8, against Santos, at Vila Belmiro.

Carrascal, meanwhile, did not travel to represent Colombia during this break. Coach Néstor Lorenzo left the midfielder out of the squad for the FIFA international friendlies. As such, the national team will face Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru in the United States without the Flamengo player.

New look comes at Carrascal’s best moment at Flamengo

The hairstyle change coincides with the Colombian’s best spell since arriving at the club. Before the World Cup, Carrascal was more of a secondary option in the squad. During that period, he made 28 appearances, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

At the World Cup, the midfielder was part of Colombia’s squad but remained on the bench in every match. Even so, he returned to Flamengo on a different level. In his first eight matches after the tournament, he scored three goals and provided five assists, according to a Coluna do Fla report on Carrascal’s improvement.

As a result, the No. 15 had reached 36 matches, six goals, and nine assists for the season by the start of September. In addition, his versatility has helped the Colombian earn more minutes. He can play on both wings and also through the middle.

The last game before the break reinforced that strong run. In the 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino on September 20, Carrascal crossed for Varela to open the scoring in the 12th minute. Before that, with the score still 0-0, he made an impressive sprint to block two Bragantino shots in the same play.

Flamengo squad has a history of hair changes

Carrascal is not the first player in the squad to change his appearance this season. In April, Arrascaeta surprised his teammates by showing up with red hair before Flamengo’s Libertadores debut.

The Uruguayan had already dyed his hair several times before, mainly blond. However, that was the first time the No. 10 chose a red shade. Afterwards, Flamengo beat Cusco (PER) 2-0, with a goal from the captain.

The Colombian, meanwhile, joined Flamengo in 2025 after being signed from Dynamo Moscow (RUS). Before that, he played for Millonarios (COL), Sevilla (ESP), River Plate (ARG), and CSKA Moscow (RUS). With the Rubro-Negro, he has already won the 2025 Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will face Santos on October 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 29th round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, the match at Vila Belmiro could mark the on-field debut of Carrascal’s new look in official games.

Rubro-Negro heads into the match at the top of the league, with a three-point lead. In addition, the team is in the Libertadores semifinals after eliminating Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the quarterfinals.

In the battle for playing time, however, Carrascal will have competition. Gonzalo Plata returned to the squad after Dynamo Moscow (RUS) pulled out of signing him. Meanwhile, the club also signed Anthony Valencia in the latest transfer window. Even so, the numbers since the World Cup strengthen the Colombian’s case in that battle.

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