Lorran bounces back at Flamengo with Gabigol's old number

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·23 Juli 2026

Lorran bounces back at Flamengo with Gabigol's old number

What is Lorran’s situation like upon returning to Flamengo?

Lorran returned to Flamengo with some new developments. In addition to the experience gained in European football, the Ninho graduate left behind the number 19 shirt to wear 99. With that number, which was last worn by Gabigol, the midfielder has re-emerged and gained confidence in his return to the Rubro-Negro.

In this fresh start at Flamengo, Lorran has been delivering and proving he deserves this new chance. That’s because, besides scoring goals in Flamengo friendlies against Lausanne Sports (SUI) and Olimpia (PAR) during the mid-season break, the player has also put in strong performances.

In Flamengo’s very first match after the Brazilian calendar resumed following the World Cup, Lorran once again made an effective impact on the result. On Wednesday (22), the midfielder came off the bench and scored a stunning goal in Mengão’s win over Chapecoense.

HOW DID LORRAN START OUT IN HIS RETURN TO FLAMENGO?

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During the mid-season break, Lorran returned from his loan spell at Pisa, in Italy, and was given another chance at Flamengo, now coached by Leonardo Jardim. That gave the Rubro-Negro manager the opportunity to better understand and get to know the Ninho graduate’s characteristics.

Since the start of the mid-season preparation, there had been anticipation over whether Leonardo Jardim would take a liking to Lorran. Even while making it clear that the player still needs to improve in some areas, especially defensively, the coach has continued to include the 20-year-old in Flamengo’s matchday squads.

WAS GABIGOL THE LAST PLAYER TO WEAR FLAMENGO’S NUMBER 99 SHIRT?

In short, in this return to Flamengo, Lorran took over the number 99 shirt, which was last worn at Flamengo by Gabigol. It is important to note that the former striker’s change of number happened because of off-field controversies.

In the final year of his contract with Flamengo, in 2024, a photo was leaked of Gabigol wearing a Corinthians shirt. In light of the controversy, the club’s board at the time, with Marcos Braz as football director, took the number 10 away from the striker and gave him 99. In the end, in his farewell to the club and with the new number, Gabi won the Copa do Brasil title.

WHICH RECENT PLAYERS ALSO WORE FLAMENGO’S NUMBER 99 SHIRT?

Besides Gabigol, Flamengo has also had other standout players who wore the number 99 shirt. In the famous duo known as the ‘Empire of Love,’ Vagner Love wore that number alongside Adriano. Before that, however, Deivid also wore that number for the Rubro-Negro.

WHAT WAS LORRAN’S STUNNING GOAL LIKE IN FLAMENGO VS CHAPECOENSE?

Lorran came on in the first half to replace Plata, who felt pain in his knee. However, the Ninho graduate’s goal only came in the second half. On the play, the player managed to strike a loose ball contested with a Chapecoense defender, forcing a save from the goalkeeper. Then, with his first touch, the youngster unleashed a rocket, scoring Flamengo’s third goal in Chapecó.

“Very happy to be back and helping the team in another Flamengo win. That’s it. I’ll keep working so more goals like this can come,” said Lorran in an interview after Wednesday’s match (22).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Lorran available, Flamengo return to the field to face São Paulo in the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (26) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring match details with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION OF LORRAN?

– Lorran is a gem that needs polishing. Since the start of his career, he has shown plenty of quality and, because of that, has already decided matches for Flamengo. As the club looks for reinforcements in the transfer market, the midfielder also appears as a ‘homegrown solution’ for the rest of the season –, said Rodrigo Lima, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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