Titles and idol status: Flamengo great Adílio would be 70 this Friday | OneFootball

Adílio passed away after battling pancreatic cancer in August 2024

Flamengo fans will never forget Adílio, one of the great champions of the Libertadores and the Club World Cup in 1981. The eternal idol, who passed away after battling pancreatic cancer in 2024, would have turned 70 this Friday (15).

What is Adílio’s story in a Flamengo shirt?

Adílio was part of the most remarkable team in Flamengo’s history in 1981. Led by Zico, the “golden generation” put the Rubro-Negro on the Brazilian and world football map. In addition to winning major titles, the team delighted everyone with great performances, creating a legion of fans around the world.

What other titles did Adílio win in a Flamengo shirt?

Besides the Libertadores and the Club World Cup, Adílio also won the Brazilian Championships in 1980, 1982, 1983, and 1987 with Flamengo. Lastly, the eternal rubro-negro idol lifted several state trophies.

“Brown,” as he was affectionately known by Flamengo fans, wore the Sacred Mantle in 617 matches, finding the net 129 times. In other words, the former player posted remarkable numbers not only in terms of titles, but also in goal contributions.

It is important to highlight that, even after retirement, Adílio always remained connected to Flamengo. That is because “Brown” was the president of “FlaMaster,” a football team that brings together the club’s former players. In this way, the former midfielder remained active in promoting integration among the idols of the Rubro-Negro.

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