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Capetinha Edílson is one of the participants in the show

Big Brother Brasil 26 started this Monday (12), and a forward who played for Flamengo will participate in the show: Edilson, the Capetinha. Scorer of two goals in the final of the Carioca title in 2001, the former player will compete for the prize of over R$ 5 million.

Petkovic became famous in the great 2001 decision against Vasco with the unforgettable free-kick goal. But Edilson had a decisive role. Besides scoring the first two goals, the forward suffered the foul that led to the Serbian's goal in the 3-1 victory. Besides the State Championship, the former athlete also won the Copa dos Campeões with the Sacred Mantle.

WHY EDILSON IN BBB?

The 2026 edition of BBB is divided into 'three types' of participants. The 'anonymous', that is, people who enrolled through the traditional means. Additionally, there are the 'camarotes', like Edilson, who are famous in sports, arts, or television. Finally, there are the 'former BBB participants'.

The show repeats the 2025 strategy and once again includes an athlete with a history in Flamengo. This is because, last year, siblings Diego and Daniele Hypólito were in the 'most watched house in Brazil'. However, the pair of gymnasts from Gávea were far from winning the million-dollar prize.

WHO IS EDILSON CAPETINHA?

Besides the titles mentioned with Flamengo, Edilson is in football history as part of the 2002 World Cup-winning squad with the Brazilian National Team. Additionally, the Capetinha has a history with Palmeiras, Corinthians, and other clubs.

Capetinha even played for Flamengo's rival, Vasco, and, as usual, ended up as a runner-up. Edilson lost the 2006 Copa do Brasil final to Mengão, with two victories for the Most Beloved. This is because the Rubro-Negro won the first leg 2-0 and the return leg 1-0.

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