World Cup winner with Brazil sees himself in Flamengo player | OneFootball

What did Aldair say about Léo Ortiz, Flamengo's defender?

Léo Ortiz has received numerous praises for his performances wearing the Flamengo jersey. This time, it was Aldair who made a point to talk about the athlete's current form at Mengo. In his statement, the World Cup champion with the Brazilian National Team saw himself in some characteristics of the current number 3 of Fla.

— Look, a player who is at Flamengo now and who resembles my time, I think, is Léo Ortiz. In ball distribution, he is the one who most resembles my characteristics when I was a player -, said Aldair in an interview with the ‘Ângelo Furtado’ channel.

WAS ALDAIR A WORLD CHAMPION WITH THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Yes! Aldair was part of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994 World Cup in the United States. At the time, the former defender formed a central defense partnership with Márcio Santos. Finally, the ‘Amarelinha’ defeated Italy on penalties in the final and claimed the title, ending a 24-year drought.

DID ALDAIR PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! It's important to highlight that Aldair's professional career began at Flamengo. At the time, the former defender played alongside Zico, Leandro, and Andrade, idols in the history of Rubro-Negro.

With the Sacred Mantle, Aldair won several titles. Among the most important are the Brasileirão of 1987, as well as a Carioca (1986), two Taça Guanabara (1988 and 1989), and two Taça Rio (1985 and 1986).

HOW IS LÉO ORTIZ'S CURRENT FORM AT FLAMENGO?

Léo Ortiz is out of action for Flamengo's recent matches as he tries to fully recover from ankle pain. Thus, the number 3 is receiving special attention from the Medical Department focused on the athlete's recovery for the final of the Libertadores of America.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

With Aldair watching, Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (09) to face Santos, for the 33rd round of the Brasileirão. In summary, the match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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