Rossi breaks Flamengo record with 1,055-minute clean sheet streak | OneFootball

Agustín Rossi continues to produce standout performances for Flamengo, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most effective goalkeepers in South American football this season. His impact is hard to ignore, with three clean sheets in Flamengo’s last five matches—a run that includes high-stakes fixtures such as the 1-0 wins against Internacional on August 14 and Deportivo Táchira on May 29, as well as a goalless draw with LDU Quito back in April.

In each of these matches, Rossi’s contributions have gone beyond routine saves. His command in one-on-one scenarios and decisive interventions have provided stability at the back, critical in tense moments and pivotal matches both domestically and in the Libertadores.

Rossi has recently reached a milestone by becoming the Flamengo goalkeeper with the longest run of minutes without conceding a goal in the club’s history, setting a new record after surpassing 1,055 minutes unbeaten. Official club statistics show that so far in 2025, Rossi has conceded only 10 goals in 26 appearances, while keeping 18 clean sheets. His current clean sheet rate stands at one every two matches, and he has now posted 51 shutouts in 101 games for Flamengo, maintaining a 50.49% success rate in this area.

The significance of these achievements resonates well beyond individual numbers. Flamengo, who have established themselves as one of the toughest defensive sides under the joint leadership of Tite and Filipe Luís, have seen Rossi’s influence grow since his arrival from Boca Juniors in July 2023. Adjusting swiftly to the demands of Brazilian football, he has become a fixture in the starting lineup.

Comparisons across both national and continental football reinforce the scale of Rossi’s achievement. Not many goalkeepers in Brazil or South America have matched his clean sheet percentage or the consistency he has shown over such a sustained period. In 2025, he has averaged 2.3 saves per game, allowing just 0.4 goals per match—a figure that places him ahead of several other highly regarded keepers in the country.

Flamengo’s defensive system has provided a reliable foundation, but Rossi’s role has not been passive. He has delivered when called upon, including penalty saves in decisive games such as the narrow defeat to Cruzeiro, where his stop from the spot kept Flamengo within reach even during losses. The goalkeeper’s leadership and regularity are cited as defining elements in Flamengo’s strong campaign, particularly as the side aims to build on recent trophy wins.

Rossi’s evolution from a new signing still adapting to Brazilian football into a central figure for Flamengo underscores his consistency and resilience. The numbers reflect not just a period of individual excellence but also a broader shift in Flamengo’s defensive culture, where goalkeeping is once again a major asset rather than a potential vulnerability.

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