"Only behind Zico": journalist names Flamengo's second greatest idol | OneFootball

Zico remains at the top of Flamengo's idol ranking for Luiz Penido

One of Brazil's greatest journalists, Luiz Penido has chosen the second greatest idol in the history of Flamengo. Thus, for the communicator, Arrascaeta is only surpassed in idol status at the Most Beloved by Zico.

— After Zico, the greatest talent of Flamengo is Arrascaeta. Arrasca only loses to Zico. […] He is a complete player with a capital C! All capital letters, shouting. Ah, he is [greater]. Without any doubt, with all due respect. Gabigol brought a lot of joy, did wonderful things -, he said, before concluding:

— But Arrascaeta did more and does more. The behavior, the posture, the Flamengo spirit, the responsibility… The number 10 suited Arrascaeta better than Gabigol. That's why he wears the 10. Because he is the 10 of Gávea -, he concluded, during Penido’s Podcast.

Is Arrascaeta the greatest winner in Flamengo's history?

Yes! Arrascaeta, along with Bruno Henrique, are the players who have won the most titles wearing the Flamengo jersey. Currently, the Uruguayan has lifted 16 trophies with the Sacred Mantle.

These are the titles won by Arrascaeta for Flamengo: Libertadores (2019, 2022, and 2025), Brasileirão (2019 and 2020), Cariocão (2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025), Supercopa do Brasil (2020, 2021, and 2025), Recopa Sul-Americana (2020), Copa do Brasil (2022 and 2024).

Moreover, Arrascaeta can win the Brazilian Championship of 2025 if Flamengo defeats Ceará at Maracanã this Wednesday (03). The match is valid for the 37th round and will be held from 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Who are the greatest champions in Flamengo's history?

16 titles: Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique 13 titles: Zico, Junior, and Gabigol 12 titles: Cantarele, Diego Ribas, Willian Arão, César, and Léo Pereira 11 titles: Leandro, Everton Ribeiro, Rodrigo Caio, Diego Alves, and Vitinho 10 titles: Adílio, Andrade, Filipe Luís, and Renê

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