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Penalty Goal Scorer Who Secured the U-20 World Cup Title for Flamengo, Carbone Announced by Lugano (SUI)

Flamengo has said goodbye to yet another youth player. This Tuesday (10), Lugano, from Switzerland, announced the signing of defender Carbone, who was responsible for the last penalty kick in the final of the U-20 Club World Cup against Barcelona (ESP), securing the title for the Rubro-Negro last year.

João Carbone aged out of the U-20 team, as he turned 21, and was also not part of coach Filipe Luís’s plans. The player had a contract until December 2026, and Flamengo rushed to negotiate the situation. After all, by mid-year, the defender would be able to sign a pre-contract at no cost.

HERO IN THE YOUTH TEAM, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE PROFESSIONALS?

In 2026, Carbone became known for his ‘lightning-fast sending off’ against Volta Redonda, in the Campeonato Carioca. Playing out of position at left-back, the defender committed two fouls in less than ten minutes, received two yellow cards, and was sent off, leaving Flamengo a man down for almost the entire match. With the numerical advantage, the team from Cidade do Aço dominated the game and won 3-0.

ANOTHER YOUTH DEPARTURE?

In addition to Carbone’s departure, Flamengo finalized the sale of Iago to Orlando City (USA). The U-20 team captain last year has already arrived in the United States. Furthermore, defender Lucas Silva, 19 years old, has signed with Cuiabá.

WHO IS CARBONE?

Carbone had his best moment at the beginning of 2024, when he took part in preseason and earned a spot as a starter for Flamengo’s main team. In a friendly against Philadelphia Union (USA), the defender made a precise pass to Everton Cebolinha, who was brought down for a penalty. Pedro converted the spot kick.

However, that ended up being Carbone’s only opportunity in 2024. The following year, the player remained on the bench, behind João Victor and Iago in coach Bruno Pivetti’s hierarchy. Now, having aged out of the U-20 team, the player will continue his career at another club.

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