Pedro matches Gabigol record in Flamengo v Santos, ex-team-mate 'there' | OneFootball

Striker reached 161 goals wearing the Flamengo shirt

Pedro scored in the match against Santos this Sunday (05) and reached 161 goals wearing the Flamengo shirt. With the goal, the No. 9 drew level with Gabigol as the club’s top scorer of the century. Curiously, his former strike partner was in attendance, as he was on the opponent’s bench.

In addition to matching Gabigol as Flamengo’s top scorer of the century, Pedro became the sixth-highest scorer in the club’s history. Moreover, the center forward moved into fourth place among the Maracanã’s all-time top scorers, with 112 goals, alongside Doval, the Argentine striker who starred for Flamengo and Fluminense in the 1970s.

END OF THE DRY SPELL?

Before finding the net against Santos, Pedro had gone three matches without scoring. The last time the No. 9 had scored was in the 3-0 win over Botafogo at Nilton Santos on March 19, in the Brazilian Championship.

SURPASSING HIS FORMER TEAMMATE?

Pedro and Gabigol shared Flamengo’s attack for four years, creating anticipation every time the coaches had to decide the starting lineup. During that period, fans and the media often questioned whether the two could regularly play together.

Over time, the situation changed: Gabigol began appearing more frequently on the bench, while Pedro kept his place in the starting XI. Unhappy with the new reality, the striker accepted Cruzeiro’s offer at the beginning of 2025 and currently plays for Santos.

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