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Flamengo Youth Product, Gustavo Alemão Becomes Naturalized and Will Play in the United Arab Emirates

Brazilian U-20 champion with Flamengo in 2019, defender Gustavo Alemão left Brazil for the United Arab Emirates and quickly won over the country. So much so that he was invited to become a naturalized citizen and received a call-up to play for the local National Team.

Currently 25 years old, Gustavo Alemão plays for Al Nasr (UAE). In the current 2025/26 season, the defender has appeared in five matches and scored one goal. Since joining the club in the 2023/24 season, he has made 48 appearances, scored two goals, and provided two assists in total.

WHERE HAS GUSTAVO ALEMÃO PLAYED?

Born in Itapiranga, Santa Catarina, Gustavo stood out at Ituano, in São Paulo, until he caught the attention of Flamengo. The Rubro-Negro signed him in 2019. However, due to the pandemic in 2020, Alemão barely played and ended up signing with Al Sharjah (UAE). At this club, he spent three seasons, playing 45 matches and scoring three goals.

WHAT WAS GUSTAVO'S REACTION TO THE CALL-UP?

Called up for the first time to the United Arab Emirates National Team, Gustavo could not hide his excitement about the news. “Thank you, God! First call-up to the United Arab Emirates National Team. Very happy and honored,” wrote the defender on social media.

Much earlier, on September 30, 2020, Gustavo wrote another emotional message online. In this case, the defender posted a farewell and thank you note to Flamengo. He even promised to return one day to Mengão.

“Gratitude is the word that defines this time with the Most Beloved in Brazil! Grateful for all the learning, growth, affection, and respect I received from day one, from every employee, athlete, and this giant Nation! Thank you for everything! Nation, it will never be goodbye, but see you soon! Forever a Boy from the Nest! Red-Black Greetings!” he said, after all.

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