Lorran rebounds and gains confidence at Flamengo with Gabigol’s number

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·23 July 2026

Lorran rebounds and gains confidence at Flamengo with Gabigol’s number

What is Lorran’s situation like upon returning to Flamengo?

Lorran returned to Flamengo with a few new developments. In addition to the experience gained in European football, the Ninho graduate gave up the No. 19 shirt to wear No. 99. With that number, last worn by Gabigol, the midfielder has re-emerged and regained confidence on his return to the Rubro-Negro.

In this fresh start at Flamengo, Lorran has been delivering and proving he deserves this new opportunity. That is because, in addition to scoring goals in Rubro-Negro friendlies against Lausanne Sports (SUI) and Olimpia (PAR) during the mid-season break, the player also put in strong performances.

In Flamengo’s very first match after the Brazilian calendar resumed following the World Cup, Lorran once again made a real impact on the result. On Wednesday (22), the midfielder came off the bench and scored a stunning goal in Mengão’s win over Chapecoense.

HOW DID LORRAN START AFTER RETURNING TO FLAMENGO?

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During the mid-season break, Lorran returned from his loan spell at Pisa, in Italy, and was given another chance at Flamengo, now managed by Leonardo Jardim. As a result, the Rubro-Negro coach had the opportunity to better understand and get to know the Ninho graduate’s characteristics.

Since the start of the mid-season preparations, there had been anticipation over whether Leonardo Jardim would be pleased with Lorran. Even while making it clear that the player still needs to improve in some areas, especially defensively, the manager has continued to include the 20-year-old in Flamengo’s matchday squads.

WAS GABIGOL THE LAST PLAYER TO WEAR FLAMENGO’S NO. 99 SHIRT?

In short, on this return to Flamengo, Lorran took over the No. 99 shirt, which was last worn at Flamengo by Gabigol. It is important to point out that this change in number for the former striker happened because of off-field controversies.

In the final year of his contract with Flamengo, in 2024, a photo of Gabigol wearing a Corinthians shirt was leaked. In light of the controversy, the board at the time, with Marcos Braz in charge of football, took the No. 10 away from the striker and gave him the No. 99 instead. In the end, in his farewell to the club and with the new number, Gabi won the Copa do Brasil title.

WHICH RECENT PLAYERS ALSO WORE FLAMENGO’S NO. 99 SHIRT?

Besides Gabigol, Flamengo also had other standout players who wore the No. 99 shirt. In the famous duo known as the ‘Empire of Love,’ Vagner Love wore that number alongside Adriano. Before that, however, Deivid also wore that number for the Rubro-Negro.

WHAT WAS LORRAN’S STUNNING GOAL LIKE IN FLAMENGO VS CHAPECOENSE?

Lorran came on in the first half to replace Plata, who felt pain in his knee. However, the Ninho graduate’s goal only came in the second half. On that occasion, the player managed to shoot after a 50-50 ball with a Chapecoense defender, which led to a save by the goalkeeper. Finally, with a first-time strike, the youngster unleashed a rocket, scoring Flamengo’s third goal in Chapecó.

“Very happy to be coming back and helping the team in another Flamengo victory. That’s it. I’ll keep working so more goals like this can come,” said Lorran in an interview after Wednesday’s (22) match.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Lorran available, Flamengo return to the field to face São Paulo in the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (26) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring the details of the match with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION OF LORRAN?

– Lorran is a gem that still needs polishing. Since the start of his career, he has shown plenty of quality and, because of that, has already won games for Flamengo. As the club looks for reinforcements in the transfer market, the midfielder also appears to be a ‘homegrown solution’ for the rest of the season –, said Rodrigo Lima, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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