Meet Johnny, full-back named for Flamengo v Grêmio in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Who is Johnny, Flamengo’s defender?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Johnny is one of the new names on Flamengo’s squad list for the match against Grêmio in the Brasileirão. The player took the spot of Alex Sandro, who is serving an automatic suspension in this Sunday’s match (10). With that in mind, Coluna do Fla brings you some information to get to know the young Rubro-Negro player a little better.

Defender Johnny is 19 years old and an undisputed starter for Flamengo’s under-20 team. In the youth ranks of Mengão, the player has already collected several titles, including the Under-17 Copa Rio and the Carioca in the same category, when he was coached by Filipe Luís.

HAS JOHNNY ALREADY PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO’S SENIOR TEAM?

It was during that period that Johnny also began to get opportunities in training with the senior squad. In some matches during the 2025 season, the defender was included in the squad list, but his actual debut for the senior team came in the last round of the Brasileirão against Mirassol, away from home.

This season, Johnny started in Flamengo’s first matches of the Carioca, while the senior squad was in preseason training. During that stretch, the youngster suffered a shoulder injury against Bangu and, as a result, spent some time sidelined while recovering from the issue.

HAS JOHNNY ALREADY PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO UNDER LEONARDO JARDIM?

This will be the first time Johnny has been included in the Flamengo squad in the Leonardo Jardim era. As such, the 19-year-old will be looking to perform well in training and earn new opportunities with the Portuguese coach.

It is important to note that Johnny arrived in Porto Alegre on Friday (08) and took part normally in training with his teammates at Internacional’s training center. This Saturday (09), the defender remains available for the final training session led by Leonardo Jardim.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Johnny available, Flamengo faces Grêmio this Sunday (10) in the 15th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, in Porto Alegre. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Lastly, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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