Spanish paper hails Samuel Lino at Flamengo: “Found his place”

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·21 Juli 2026

Spanish paper hails Samuel Lino at Flamengo: “Found his place”

What is Samuel Lino’s situation in 2026?

Samuel Lino was Flamengo’s standout player during the mid-season break held around the World Cup. That’s because the number 16 recorded two goals and five assists during that period. It is no surprise, then, that the Spanish newspaper ‘Diario AS’ praised the form the forward is showing at Rubro-Negro.

“Samuel Lino has found his place in the world. He arrived in Europe as a promising talent with the ambition of becoming a star. Now, after several months wearing Flamengo’s shirt, the Brazilian forward has rediscovered his best form,” it said, before concluding:

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“In 2026 alone, Samuel Lino has already racked up 14 assists (nine in official matches and five in friendlies). These stats make him a key player for the team now managed by Leonardo Jardim,” concluded the Spanish newspaper.

What are Samuel Lino’s numbers at Flamengo?

In July 2025, Flamengo paid 22 million euros (R$ 143 million) to sign Samuel Lino, plus 2 million euros (R$ 13 million) in bonuses. As a result, the forward signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Mengão, that is, until December 2029.

So far, Samuel Lino has made 32 appearances in the 2026 season, with six goals and nine assists in official matches. The forward was also the standout player of Rubro-Negro’s mid-season break.

What did Samuel Lino say about being a starter at Flamengo?

Well, I always try to help the team in any situation. As for being a starter or not, that’s up to the coach to decide. I give my all in whatever position I’m picked to play. Whether I start or come off the bench, I’ll always try to help the team. That’s how I always think,” said Samuel Lino.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (22) to face Chapecoense. The match will take place at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina, at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, the social media, and YouTube. However, Globo (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Chapecoense.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.