Samuel Lino could hit career-best scoring season in Flamengo v Del Valle | OneFootball

Flamengo standout under Leonardo Jardim, Samuel Lino was called up to the Brazilian National Team

Samuel Lino, one of Flamengo’s standout players in 2026, has a special reason to take the field this Thursday (10). That’s because the forward is close to matching the highest-scoring season of his career. Wearing the number 16 shirt, he faces Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

What is Samuel Lino’s highest-scoring season?

The most prolific season of Samuel Lino’s career was in 2021/22, when the forward scored 14 goals for Gil Vicente (POR). In 2026, the number 16 has already found the net 12 times for Flamengo. In other words, he needs just two more goals to match his personal best.

However, Flamengo’s season is not over yet, which increases Samuel Lino’s chances of surpassing his own personal record. That means every match from now on carries extra significance for the player. In addition to the Libertadores, Flamengo are also still competing in the final rounds of the Brasileirão season.

What are Samuel Lino’s numbers in 2026?

This season, Samuel Lino has recorded 43 appearances, 12 goals, and ten assists. As a result, those numbers make the forward Flamengo’s main standout since Leonardo Jardim took charge in March this year.

Was Samuel Lino called up to the Brazilian National Team?

Samuel Lino’s performances have also earned him a call-up from Carlo Ancelotti for the next FIFA international window, between September 21 and October 6. During that period, the Brazilian National Team will play two friendlies against Australia and one against India.

In addition, this is Samuel Lino’s second call-up to represent the Brazilian National Team. His first call-up to the ‘Seleção’ came in August 2025, when he was brought in to replace forward Matheus Cunha, who suffered a muscle injury.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo return to action this Thursday (10) to face Independiente del Valle. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Independiente del Valle.

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