Flamengo player scoops double award ahead of Botafogo derby in the Carioca | OneFootball

Flamengo and Botafogo face off from 5:30 PM this Sunday (15th), at Nilton Santos

The turbulent month of January for Flamengo had Jorge Carrascal as its protagonist. That’s because the Colombian received this Thursday (12th) the Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards. The awards are given by Betano, the club’s main sponsor.

The Most Beloved had only one win in five matches in January. Thus, Carrascal was the author of the stunning goal against Vasco, at Maracanã. Moreover, the foreigner received few criticisms from fans compared to the rest of the team.

Watch the award-winning goal:

Is Carrascal the first to receive the award?

The election repeats the model from 2025, when the partnership between Fla and Betano began. Last year, names like Arrascaeta and Rossi won the monthly award. In 2026, however, the midfielder unified both categories in the very first month.

However, January’s best started February on the wrong foot. That’s because Carrascal received a straight red card in the Supercopa Rei against Corinthians on the 1st. On that occasion, Fla lost the title.

Since when has Carrascal been at Flamengo?

The Colombian midfielder arrived at Rubro-Negro in July 2025 after a deal that cost 12 million euros (approximately R$ 77.1 million). Thus, the player had a quick impact on Filipe Luís’s team, who made him a starter.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

The classic between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place this Sunday (15th), for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. In search of a spot in the semifinals, the ball starts rolling from 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium.

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