Pedro closes in on Brazil's top scorer with goal in Flamengo v Estudiantes | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0 in the Libertadores, with a goal by Pedro

Flamengo beat Estudiantes (ARG) thanks to a goal from Pedro, the striker’s 18th of the year. Despite the impressive number, the red-and-black No. 9 is still not Brazil’s top scorer in 2026. That’s because the top spot belongs to Alex Choco of Operário-MS, who has 19 goals.

Moreover, the striker for the Mato Grosso do Sul team has a better average than ‘9 Bolado’. After all, Alex has 19 goals in 18 matches, while the Flamengo player has 18 in 27. The data comes from the website ‘OGol’.

Who are Brazil’s top scorers?

Therefore, Pedro is the only Série A representative among the top five scorers in Brazilian football this season. That is because the closest player from the top tier is Carlos Vinícius of Grêmio, with 15 goals, sitting ninth on the list.

What is Pedro’s next match with Flamengo?

With the center forward available, Flamengo face Palmeiras this Saturday (23). The ball gets rolling at 9 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

So, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash through YouTube, the website, and social media. The match broadcast, however, will be on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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