International study puts Flamengo gem in Brasileirão's top 20, see list | OneFootball

Only athletes under 23 appear on the list

A survey by the CIES Football Observatory selected the 20 biggest prospects in Brazilian football, considering only players under 23 years old. On the list, there is one Flamengo player, Wallace Yan, in exactly 20th place.

WHO ARE THE 20 BIGGEST PROSPECTS IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The methodology used by the specialized website is thorough. The ranking is based on statistical performance over the last six months. Eight different areas of the game are analyzed, taking into account minutes played, the importance of the matches, and the competitiveness level of the competitions.

Wallace Yan has been part of the Flamengo first team since 2024. Since then, he has made 43 appearances, scored seven goals, and provided five assists. However, this season, the 21-year-old has had limited opportunities due to competition from Pedro and Bruno Henrique.

IS THERE ANOTHER NINHO GRADUATE ON THE LIST?

A contemporary of Wallace Yan, another player developed at Flamengo appears in the top 20: Victor Hugo. The midfielder, who made more than 100 appearances in the Sacred Shirt, is currently at Atlético-MG after spells at Santos and in Turkish football. The player is in 13th place.

WHEN WILL THE ACADEMY PRODUCTS FACE EACH OTHER?

The clash between Flamengo and Atlético, featuring Wallace Yan and Victor Hugo, is coming up soon. It will be on April 26 in Belo Horizonte. Before that, however, Mengão will play two matches against teams from Salvador. On Sunday (19), the opponent will be Bahia in the Brasileirão. Then on Wednesday (22), they face Vitória in the Copa do Brasil.

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