How Carrascal rose from fringe option to key figure at Flamengo | OneFootball

As reported by Coluna Do Fla, Jorge Carrascal has moved from fringe option to prominent role at Flamengo since the 2026 World Cup.

Before representing Colombia at the tournament, he featured in 28 games, scoring three and assisting four. After the World Cup, he returned against Internacional and, in eight outings, has three goals and five assists.

That surge has almost matched his first half of the year. He now sits on 36 appearances, six goals and nine assists for the season, underlining a clear upswing.

Carrascal’s tactical versatility stands out. He operates on the right, the left and through midfield, giving Leonardo Jardim scope to alter systems while competing across multiple areas.

On the right flank he had been edging Plata and Luiz Araújo. Dynamo Moscow ended their move for the number 19, so Plata returns to Flamengo, and the club have also signed Anthony Valencia this window.

Competition for that berth is likely to intensify, yet Carrascal’s recent output leaves him well placed for now. Maintaining this level would help him remain first choice, while the internal battle could raise the attack overall.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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