Vila Nova announce signing of Lincoln, ex-Flamengo | OneFootball

Lincoln joins Vila Nova after a spell at Spartak Subotica (SRB)

Vila Nova announced this Wednesday (23) the signing of Lincoln, the former Flamengo forward. The player, who had been wearing the shirt of Spartak Subotica from Serbia, signed a contract with the club until December of this year.

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Through its social media channels, Vila Nova announced Lincoln’s arrival. “The 25-year-old forward arrives to be another key figure in our attack, with a contract until the end of the season with Vila Nova. With a great career path, the player has historic achievements on his résumé,” it said, before concluding:

“Developed as one of the great gems of Flamengo’s academy, Lincoln was part of the trophy-laden 2019 squad, winning titles such as the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. In addition to representing the Brazilian National Team at youth level, the center forward brings international experience from Japanese football, where he played for Vissel Kobe, as well as spells in European football, in addition to having played for Cruzeiro,” the club concluded.

Is the transfer window closed?

Yes! The second transfer window of 2026 closed on September 11. However, because of unpaid wages, Lincoln was able to terminate his contract with Spartak Subotica. As a result, with authorization from FIFA and the CBF, the 25-year-old forward signed with the Goiás-based club.

How was Lincoln’s spell in Serbia?

Lincoln joined Spartak Subotica in September 2025, after terminating his contract with Athletic-MG, and had a deal valid until the end of 2028. In Serbia, the forward totaled 16 matches played, with four goals and one assist.

Lincoln at Flamengo

Developed in the youth ranks of Flamengo, Lincoln joined Mengão’s first team at the beginning of 2018. Three years later, the forward said goodbye to Ninho do Urubu and headed to Vissel Kobe (JPN) for around R$15 million.

Wearing the Sacred Shirt, the player made 63 appearances, recording eight goals and five assists. In addition, he won one Libertadores, two Brasileirão titles, one Supercopa do Brasil, one Recopa Sudamericana, and two Carioca championships.

Lincoln is remembered for a missed chance at Flamengo

Lincoln, however, is remembered at Flamengo for an uncomfortable moment for the fans. That is because, in the 2019 Club World Cup final against Liverpool (ENG), the forward missed a clear chance in the 14th minute of the first half of extra time. At that moment, the English team was already leading the match 1-0, with a goal from Roberto Firmino.

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