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Lucas Paquetá surpasses players like Vitor Roque and Hulk in 2026

Lucas Paquetá scored in the 2-1 win over Corinthians this Sunday (13) and reached 11 goals for the season. That number stands out because the midfielder also plays as a defensive midfielder in Leonardo Jardim’s system. In fact, his goal tally is higher than that of some high-profile forwards such as Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) and Hulk (Fluminense) this year.

Which forwards have scored fewer goals than Lucas Paquetá?

One example is Vitor Roque, one of Palmeiras’ main forwards, who has 8 goals this season. However, he is not the only one on that list: Arthur Cabral, Hulk, and Spinelli also trail Paquetá in the Brazilian football scoring charts.

Why do Lucas Paquetá’s goals matter so much for Flamengo?

Paquetá is not deployed as a natural striker, but he has contributed decisive goals throughout the season. As a result, the midfielder gives Leonardo Jardim an extra finishing option, often appearing as a surprise element. This gives the Portuguese coach greater tactical flexibility, since other areas of the team also contribute on the scoreboard. At the same time, the comparison with natural goal scorers highlights just how unusual this number is for Paquetá’s position.

Why was Flamengo’s win today important?

With the win, Flamengo reached 57 points in the Brasileirão and remained top of the table, as Palmeiras have 56. Therefore, the victory over Corinthians kept Rubro-Negro at the top at a crucial point in the season. But the result also carried symbolic weight, since it came against a direct and historic rival.

When is Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match?

Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match will be against Bragantino at the Maracanã on Sunday (20). Before that, however, Fla will play the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Del Valle (ECU).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

In this tie, Fla hold a 2-0 advantage after winning the first match in Quito. Now, Rubro-Negro can even lose by a one-goal margin to Del Valle and still leave the Maracanã with qualification for the semifinals. The match takes place on Thursday (17), and a packed stadium is expected to cheer the team on.

It is worth noting that Paquetá is suspended for the next Brasileirão match against Bragantino, but has no restrictions for facing Del Valle. In this way, the situation could weigh on Leonardo Jardim’s decision regarding the starting lineup for the Libertadores match.

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