Plata returns to defend 2026 dribbles crown in Flamengo v Vitória | OneFootball

Samuel Lino, Carrascal, and Plata are Flamengo’s top dribblers this season

The match between Flamengo and Vitória, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, will mark the return of Gonzalo Plata, Flamengo’s top dribbler this season. The Ecuadorian has 35 successful dribbles, two more than Samuel Lino and Jorge Carrascal, who will also be available for Sunday (09).

The foreign forward had been sidelined for two matches because of knee tendinitis. So, the winger can defend his spot as Mengão’s top dribbler this season against the numbers of the No. 16 and the Colombian, who both have 33 successful dribbles. The data was taken from Sofascore.

Which Flamengo players have completed the most dribbles this season?

Although the gap is small, Plata boasts the best dribbling average. That is because, among the trio, the Ecuadorian has played the fewest matches this year. So far, Lino has 35 games, Carrascal 29, and the No. 19 has played 24.

That means the Ecuador national team player averages 1.45 successful dribbles per game in Flamengo’s shirt. Going forward, the winger has two goals and three assists for Mengão in 2026.

Does Flamengo have another player returning to face Vitória?

Besides Plata, Leonardo Jardim also welcomes back Lucas Paquetá, who has recovered from a thigh muscle injury. So, the only doubt for the match against Vitória is Luiz Araújo, who is still recovering from a knee injury.

What is Flamengo’s next game at the Maracanã?

With Plata available, Flamengo face Vitória in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (09). Kickoff at the Maracanã is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

When the ball is rolling, the full coverage is on Coluna do Fla. With on-site coverage of Mengão’s matches, fans stay properly informed about every detail of the Rubro-Negro side’s preparation for the current season’s crucial fixtures.

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