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Vinicius Júnior is the former Flamengo player with the most prominence on the list

The first phase of the Champions League is approaching, filled with players who have previously played for Flamengo. This is because the 2025/26 edition of the world's main club competition features six former rubro-negros, each in a different team.

Among the most famous is Vinicius Júnior, the most valuable sale in the history of Flamengo and a two-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid (ESP). The left winger left the Rubro-Negro at 18 years old, after 69 matches and 14 goals scored.

Who are the former Flamengo players in the Champions?

The players Arthur and Kauã Santos were sold even before making their debut for the professional team of Flamengo. However, Rayan Lucas played professionally and moved to Portugal in June this year for 4 million euros (R$ 25 million at the time's exchange rate).

When does the Champions start?

The six former rubro-negros will compete in the Champions starting on the 16th of this month. The first to take the field will be Vinicius Júnior, as Real Madrid faces Olympique de Marseille (FRA) in the first round starting at 4 PM (Brasília time).

When is Flamengo playing?

Like the Champions, Flamengo is waiting for the end of the FIFA Date to play. O Mais Querido, however, faces Juventude on September 14th. The match will take place in Caxias do Sul, starting at 4 PM (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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