Palmeiras’ number 1 shirt a rare sight, last big moment came at Maracanã | OneFootball

Palmeiras’ Goalkeeper Academy has always used the number 1 jersey worn by Oberdan, Valdir Joaquim de Moraes, Leão, Sérgio, Velloso… among many others who represented this traditional school of Brazilian football as a reference.

The most emblematic example of breaking away from the number 1 was with Marcos, when he took over the position still in the group stage of the 1999 Copa Libertadores. The 12 became a reference for Palmeiras fans. He even tried to wear the number 1 in the following Libertadores and at the 2002 World Cup, but returned to the number that consecrated him as the “Saint.”

In recent years, the exception was Fernando Prass. He started with 25 and later switched to 1. Weverton, Prass’s successor, and Jailson also wore the number 1 during the victorious 2020 Libertadores campaign. Both were the last undisputed starters to use the jersey. Curiously, Carlos Miguel may make his debut at the Maracanã stadium, the same venue where it last appeared in such a decisive match with a happy ending for Verdão.

Kneeling and embracing Abel Ferreira after the back-to-back Americas title, Weverton told the coach it was “just the beginning.” The prophecy proved correct. Almost five years later, an important match, the same stadium, and a beginning that could be just as promising.

The last time the number 1 jersey was worn by a Palmeiras goalkeeper was in the final round of the 2022 Brasileirão with Vinicius Silvestre, against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. Abel’s Palmeiras had already been crowned champions and received the trophy.

After such a long absence, it has a chance to return to the field this Sunday (19) to represent a century-old history.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 10/19 – 4:00 PM (Brasília time)LDU vs. Palmeiras – CONMEBOL Libertadores – 10/23 – 9:30 PM (Brasília time)Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship – 10/26 – 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

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