Vitão to Flamengo: check the defender’s stats at Internacional | OneFootball

Vitão joins Flamengo to compete for a spot with Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Danilo in defense

Flamengo introduced defender Vitão this Friday (09). Thus, the first reinforcement of 2026 arrives to compete for a position with Léo Pereira, Ortiz, and Danilo. The competition seems tough, but the numbers of the new signing show his ability to fight for a starting position.

The defender was at Internacional, where he arrived in mid-2022. Since then, the athlete had earned the captain's armband for the team from the south. Thus, the professional came very close to completing 200 games with the southern team.

What are Vitão's numbers at Internacional?

It is noted that the reinforcement has a refined passing characteristic, something that pleases Filipe Luís. After all, before playing in defense, the athlete was a midfielder in Palmeiras' youth categories. The above data is from 'Sofascore'.

Is Vitão's number the same as at Internacional?

The new signing requested to wear the number 44 jersey at Flamengo. This is because the defender wore the same number during his time at Internacional. Therefore, as the number was available, the player decided to maintain his origin now at the Most Beloved.

When will Vitão debut for Flamengo?

Now, Flamengo awaits the defender's name to be published in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Then, the defender is expected to debut only when the main team returns to the field.

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