Cano closes in on Fred and could reach Fluminense's top 3 at Maracanã | OneFootball

The idol Germán Cano is close to reaching another major milestone in a Fluminense shirt. Recovered from knee surgery and expected to return for the match against Corinthians, the No. 14 could surpass Fred on the list of the club’s top scorers at the Maracanã as early as 2026.

Currently, Cano has 61 goals at the stadium and is just four behind Fred, who scored 65 times at the Maracanã. That means the Argentine could move into third place in the all-time ranking.

Ahead of them are iconic names in Fluminense’s history. The leader is Waldo Machado, with 94 goals, followed by Telê Santana and Lula, both with 66.

Despite how close they are in the scoring charts, the context of their careers is different. Fred spent part of his time away from the Maracanã during the period when the stadium was closed for renovations ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

At 38, Cano is possibly in his final season with Fluminense, with a contract running until the end of 2026. The expectation within the club is that the striker will retire there, making the race for historic records even more symbolic.

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