Martinelli hits 50 derbies for Fluminense, equals Fred's record | OneFootball

Midfielder Martinelli has reached an impressive milestone with the Fluminense jersey: he has now played in 50 derbies for the club, with a total of 21 victories, a number that puts him alongside Fred as the player who has won the most rivalries wearing the tricolor armor this century. The information was released by the Fluminense Stuff profile on X.

A recent club idol, Fred also accumulated 21 derby wins, but in 66 matches played. Martinelli, therefore, reaches the same number of victories in a significantly smaller number of games, reinforcing his importance in direct clashes.

Another noteworthy fact is the midfielder's performance against the biggest rival. No Fluminense player has beaten Flamengo more times this century than Martinelli: he already has 10 victories over the Rubro-Negro, a record unmatched in this period.

A product of Xerém, Martinelli is establishing himself as a key piece of the tricolor squad and is building a career marked by consistency in big games, increasing his relevance in the club's recent history.

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