Flamengo director hails team’s Libertadores star: “It doesn’t surprise me” | OneFootball

Josmar is Catching the Attention of Flamengo Fans

The under-20 team of Flamengo is in pursuit of their third consecutive championship in the category’s Libertadores. One of the standouts of the team in the competition is forward Josmar, recently signed from Avaí. The director of Flamengo’s youth academy, Alfredo Almeida, praised the young player’s start.

“Josmar is having a very good start with the Flamengo badge on his chest. We hope he continues with this performance, knowing that everyone who works at Flamengo must provide all the necessary support so that Josmar keeps performing,” began Alfredo Almeida.

“His performance doesn’t surprise me, but we must not forget that he is a very young athlete who has stages to go through, processes to pave, and duties and obligations within the club that are non-negotiable,” he added.

“With everything aligned as it is today, we believe that the athlete’s journey, like all the others, will be one of personal and professional fulfillment within Flamengo. We all have a great commitment and responsibility to make this possible,” concluded the Portuguese director.

Who is Josmar, Flamengo’s Youth Team Forward?

Josmar was the main standout of Avaí’s youth team at the start of the 2026 season. As a result, Flamengo liked the performances of the center forward and signed the 17-year-old player, who signed a three-year contract.

In the Under-20 Libertadores, Josmar scored one of Flamengo’s goals in the 4-1 victory over Bolívar (BOL) in the second round. In addition, wearing the red-and-black shirt, the young striker has five goal involvements in five games, with four goals and one assist.

What is Flamengo’s Situation in the Under-20 Libertadores?

Current two-time champions of the Under-20 Libertadores, Flamengo is three steps away from a third title, leading Group A. After all, the Rubro-Negro debuted with a victory against Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN), 4-1. Then, in the second round, the “Crias do Ninho” thrashed Bolívar (BOL) 4-1.

What is Flamengo’s Next Game in the Under-20 Libertadores?

With Josmar available, Flamengo returns to the field this Friday (13th) to face Independiente Medellín (COL). The match kicks off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Olímpico Atahualpa, for the third round of the Under-20 Libertadores.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about the Flamengo match through their website, social media, and YouTube. However, FlamengoTV (YouTube) and SporTV (pay TV channel) will broadcast the Under-20 Libertadores match.

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