Turning things around? Compare Emerson Royal's 2025 and 2026 stats | OneFootball

Emerson Royal has already surpassed, in numbers, his 2025 season this year

Jorge Carrascal’s goal against Grêmio on Sunday (10) was assisted by Emerson Royal, his fourth of the season. As a result, the right back has already bettered, statistically, his debut campaign with the Sacred Shirt in 2025, even with fewer matches in 2026.

Milan (ITA) sold Emerson Royal to Mengão in June of last year, but the player only made his debut in July. So, the full-back had one goal and one assist in 19 matches. This year, however, the player has set up his teammates four times in 17 games.

Has Emerson Royal turned things around?

So, the four goal involvements this season in fewer appearances point to an improvement from Royal. After all, the player himself admitted at the end of 2025 that the fans’ criticism was fair. However, the full-back promised he would be “flying” in 2026.

— Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it doesn’t. I understood the fans’ demands; I wear the shirt of the biggest club in Brazil. There has to be that pressure. I can give much more, and I will. I’m going to rest, do preseason, and start 2026 flying. That’s my goal -, the player told ESPN in December.

What time is Flamengo vs Vitória?

With Emerson Royal available, Flamengo come into the match off a win over Grêmio and face Vitória this Thursday (14). The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão, in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage on the website, YouTube, and other social media platforms. The broadcast of the Copa do Brasil clash, however, will be on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (subscription channel).

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