Martinelli is Fluminense’s most successful player in derbies this century | OneFootball

After the 1-0 victory over Vasco da Gama at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal, Fluminense’s number 8, Matheus Martinelli, reached a historic milestone. The midfielder achieved his 24th victory in Rio de Janeiro derbies, becoming the Fluminense player with the most wins in this type of match in the 21st century.

With this result, Martinelli surpassed two of the club’s legendary figures. The eternal number 9, Fred, has 21 derby wins, while goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is just behind with 20 triumphs.

Another noteworthy detail is the number of matches needed to reach this mark. The midfielder needed 54 derby matches to reach 24 victories, a lower number than the other players at the top of the list.

A product of Xerém, Martinelli has established himself as one of the most present players of the club’s recent generation. With over 300 appearances for the professional team, the midfielder has scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists wearing the tricolor jersey.

During this period, the number 8 also took part in important Fluminense achievements, such as two Campeonato Carioca titles, as well as the historic Copa Libertadores da América and the Recopa Sudamericana.

This record could grow as soon as this weekend. On Sunday, Fluminense returns to the field to face Flamengo in the Campeonato Carioca final. If the Tricolor wins another derby, Martinelli will further increase a number that already places him among the leading figures in the club’s history.

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