Samuel Lino and Pedro win individual awards for Flamengo | OneFootball

Red-and-Black duo receives recognition for performances in May

Samuel Lino and Pedro won individual awards for the month of May. The ‘Player of the Month’ vote honored Lino, while Pedro took the ‘Goal of the Month’ category in a poll held by the red-and-black supporters.

The red-and-black fans chose Samuel Lino and Pedro through a popular vote. The honors recognize the players’ performances during Flamengo’s qualification campaign in the Libertadores group stage and in the Brazilian Championship matches.

WHAT ARE SAMUEL LINO’S NUMBERS THIS SEASON?

Samuel Lino has posted impressive stats in 2026. So far, the player has made 32 appearances and played 1,739 minutes, scoring six goals and providing nine assists.

His recent form included direct involvement in all three goals in the 3-0 win over Coritiba in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship, a match played before the break for the World Cup.

WHY DID PEDRO WIN THE GOAL OF THE MONTH CATEGORY?

The goal scored by Pedro against Estudiantes (ARG) in the fifth round of the Libertadores earned the fans’ preference. The strike secured a 1-0 victory and ensured the team finished top of the group overall.

Beyond its strategic importance, the moment also marked a historic achievement for Pedro. That is because the No. 9 became the first player to score at least two goals in seven consecutive editions of the continental tournament.

WHAT ARE PEDRO’S HISTORIC MILESTONES AT FLAMENGO?

The striker has scored 171 goals in 337 matches for Flamengo. Those numbers cement his place as the club’s top scorer of the 21st century and the sixth-highest scorer in the club’s history. The player, who turns 29 this Saturday (20), has won 14 titles since joining Mengão in 2020.

WHAT DID PEDRO AND SAMUEL LINO SAY AFTER THE AWARDS?

The award winners thanked the fans for the recognition. Samuel Lino highlighted that the nomination reflects the team’s collective effort during the first half of the season. Likewise, Pedro celebrated the importance of the goal against Estudiantes in strengthening the international campaign, stressing the focus on continuing toward the objectives set for the rest of the season.

WHEN DOES THE SQUAD RETURN TO OFFICIAL ACTION?

Flamengo ended its vacation break and began preparations for the second half of the season at Ninho do Urubu this Friday (19). The schedule includes a mid-season training period before the official restart.

With Pedro and Samuel Lino available, the squad travels to Portugal on June 28. There, in Europe, the team will remain until July 12 to play friendlies in the Algarve.

WHAT FRIENDLIES ARE SCHEDULED IN PORTUGAL?

WHAT IS THE EXPECTATION FOR THE RETURN TO BRAZIL?

After the end of the mid-season training period, the group will return to Rio de Janeiro to finalize preparations at Ninho do Urubu. The football department is prioritizing physical and tactical conditioning before the team’s return.

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