Former Flamengo striker scores twice as side stay perfect in UAE

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·26 August 2026

Former Flamengo striker scores twice as side stay perfect in UAE

How is Yuri César performing in the United Arab Emirates?

Forward Yuri César continues to make history in the United Arab Emirates. Last Saturday (22), the former Flamengo player scored two goals for Shabab Al-Ahli against Al-Dhafra, helping the team maintain a perfect record in the national league.

In addition to those two goals last Saturday (22), Yuri César also had a direct impact in Shabab’s season opener. In the 5-1 rout over Khorfakkan, the former Flamengo forward scored one of the goals. Thanks to these positive results, the team of the Ninho graduate sits at the top of the tournament standings.

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WHAT HAS YURI CÉSAR’S JOURNEY AT SHABAB AL-AHLI BEEN LIKE?

Yuri César joined Shabab in 2022 and, since then, has been leaving his mark on the club’s history in the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to his strong performances and titles, the 27-year-old former Flamengo player has won over the fans and become a recent idol of the Dubai-based team.

So far, Yuri César has played 172 matches for Shabab, scoring 42 goals and winning seven titles. With his strong form in these first two matches, the forward is aiming for another successful season and more trophies with the club.

HOW WAS YURI CÉSAR’S SPELL IN BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL?

Forward Yuri César came through Flamengo’s youth academy. During his time at the club, he won important titles, including the 2018 Copinha. In that campaign, the academy graduate was joined in the squad by Samuel Lino.

After that, Yuri César was promoted to the senior team but was unable to establish himself. Later in the 2020 season, Flamengo loaned the forward to Fortaleza until the end of the Brasileirão. Finally, in 2021, the Rubro-Negro completed the sale of the player to Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Yuri César is making history in the United Arab Emirates, Flamengo’s squad remains focused on the team’s upcoming fixtures this season. This Sunday (30), Mengo returns to the pitch to face Botafogo in the Brasileirão.

In short, the ball gets rolling for the derby at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with the most red-and-black on-site coverage on the internet on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air), GETV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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