After Ganso and Martinelli, who’s next for Fluminense’s 300 club? | OneFootball

The recent history of Fluminense is directly influenced by the feet of its midfielders. In a special week for the tricolor fans, two pillars of the squad reached a milestone that symbolizes longevity and consistency in Brazilian football: 300 games wearing the green, white, and maroon jersey.

The week of records

The number 10, Paulo Henrique Ganso, played his 300th match last Thursday, in the 1-0 victory over Botafogo, in the Vovô derby. This milestone crowns his journey as a club idol; he is the sixth player with the most matches for the Tricolor this century and the 33rd in history.

Not far behind, the midfielder Martinelli, a product of Xerém, also celebrated the achievement. He reached the milestone in the match against Maricá, slightly surpassing his sector companion and totaling, so far, 302 games for Fluminense. Martinelli is the 32nd player to reach the mark of 300 matches for the club and the first born in the 21st century to achieve this feat.

The race for 300

With the duo already established in the “Club of 300”, attention turns to the next candidates to make history. Goalkeeper Fábio is the favorite to break the barrier still in the 2026 season.

With 269 matches played, the goalkeeper needs 31 more games. Considering Fluminense's full schedule, with Carioca, Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and continental competitions, it is likely that he will reach the number in the second half of this year.

Close behind is right-back Samuel Xavier, with 252 games. Although further away, the defender's consistency makes him a strong candidate to reach the milestone, provided he maintains his starting position and physical condition.

Meanwhile, the top scorer Germán Cano continues to accumulate impressive numbers, even with a recent history of injuries. With 223 games, the Argentine remains among the players who have worn the tricolor jersey the most in the current squad.

Top 5 – Players with the most matches in the current squad:

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.