Lucas Paquetá doubles target after hitting 10 goals for Flamengo | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá has doubled his season target after reaching 10 goals in Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Mirassol, setting his sights on 20 despite operating from a deeper role.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the midfielder said he had aimed for at least 10 on arrival, and after a Cup injury is pleased to be back completing 90 minutes and helping the team.

Paquetá now has 10 goals and no assists in 31 appearances in 2026. The numbers underline his growth in a withdrawn role. In 2018 he produced 12 goals and six assists in 56 games, with a far heavier schedule than so far this year.

Originally an attacking playmaker, he has increasingly operated deeper, often as a second midfielder, adapting his game across matches.

Portuguese coach Jardim praised him after the match, calling it one of his best displays and stressing his versatility. He said the player’s ability to cover multiple roles explains an expensive transfer.

Flamengo visit Remo on Sunday 06 at the Mangueirão in Belém, kick-off 16:00 Brasília time, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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