Meet Johnny, the full-back in Flamengo v Grêmio squad, Brasileirão | OneFootball

Who is Johnny, Flamengo defender?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Johnny is one of the new names on Flamengo’s squad list for the match against Grêmio in the Brasileirão. The player took the spot of Alex Sandro, who is serving an automatic suspension in this Sunday’s (10) match. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla brings you information to get to know a little more about the young Rubro-Negro player.

Defender Johnny is 19 years old and a guaranteed starter for Flamengo’s under-20 team. In Mengão’s youth ranks, the player has already won several titles, including the Under-17 Copa Rio and the Carioca in the same age group, when he was coached by Filipe Luís.

HAS JOHNNY ALREADY PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO’S FIRST TEAM?

It was during that period, in fact, that Johnny also began to get opportunities to train with the senior squad. In some matches during the 2025 season, the defender was included in the squad list, but his actual debut for the first team came in the last round of the Brasileirão against Mirassol, away from home.

This season, Johnny started in Flamengo’s first matches in the Carioca, while the senior squad was in preseason. During that stretch, the youngster suffered a shoulder injury against Bangu and, as a result, spent some time sidelined while recovering from the issue.

HAS JOHNNY ALREADY PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO UNDER LEONARDO JARDIM?

This will be the first time Johnny has been included in Flamengo’s squad list in the Leonardo Jardim era. That way, the 19-year-old will be looking to do well in training to earn new opportunities under the Portuguese coach.

It is important to point out that Johnny arrived in Porto Alegre on Friday (08) and took part normally in activities with his teammates at Internacional’s training center. This Saturday (09), the defender remains available for the final training session led by Leonardo Jardim.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Johnny available, Flamengo face Grêmio this Sunday (10) in the 15th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, in Porto Alegre. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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