Flamengo Libertadores winner wins title, named Japanese side’s best

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·9 Juni 2026

Flamengo Libertadores winner wins title, named Japanese side’s best

How was the season of Matheus Thuler, former Flamengo center-back, at Vissel Kobe (JPN)?

Matheus Thuler had reasons to celebrate this weekend. That’s because, in addition to being crowned Japanese League champion, the former Flamengo center-back won the award for best player at Vissel Kobe (JPN).

The crowning as Vissel Kobe’s best player came after a vote involving both his teammates and the fans. After the count, Matheus Thuler was declared the winner.

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One of the most important moments of my career. We fought very hard for the Japanese title. The dedication and daily work of this group were sensational. Everyone deserves it. Without a doubt, it was the crowning of a flawless season by Vissel Kobe,” he said, before adding:

“Speaking individually, I also feel that my year was very good. I thank my teammates and the fans who chose me as the team’s best player in the championship. This support and trust are fundamental for me,” Thuler concluded to ‘GE’.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF MATHEUS THULER, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER, AT VISSEL KOBE?

Matheus Thuler has been at Vissel Kobe since the 2022 season. During that entire period, the center-back has already collected three domestic titles. So far, the former Flamengo player has made 145 appearances for the Japanese club, scoring nine goals and providing three assists.

HAS MATHEUS THULLER ALREADY PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO?

In short, center-back Matheus Thuler came through the youth ranks of Flamengo. After being promoted to the senior team in 2017, the defender began to get opportunities and was part of Mengão’s first-team squad until 2021. As such, the player was part of the squad that won the 2019 Libertadores and the Brasileirão.

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