Filipe Luís marks one year as Flamengo boss, hopes to stay long | OneFootball

Coach praised Flamengo's environment, valued achievements, and highlighted the importance of "winning over the club every day"

Filipe Luís completed one year as the head coach of the professional team at Flamengo and expressed his desire to remain in the position. During a tribute at Ninho do Urubu on Tuesday (30), the coach showed satisfaction with his career moment.

"I am very happy, I hope to stay for a long time," he said during the tribute. Filipe Luís then thanked the football department for their support.

— I have to thank you (Boto), thank the president, everyone who is part of this, because you give me all the facilities in the world to work. I feel very shielded by you and also by the players. I am in a wonderful working environment and want to continue making history -, he said.

The ceremony took place in the same room where he was introduced as a player in 2019. Filipe Luís described that moment as unique but highlighted that what he experienced afterward was even more remarkable. "I feel part of this club. I lived very good moments, difficult moments, but all were part of this process."

HOW WAS THE FIRST YEAR LEADING FLAMENGO?

His debut as a coach happened right in a semifinal of the Copa do Brasil. On October 2, 2024, Flamengo defeated Corinthians 1-0 at Maracanã. Since then, the team has shown improvement on the field and achieved significant results.

Under Filipe Luís's command, Flamengo has played 70 matches so far. In total, there have been 46 victories, 17 draws, and only seven losses, with a 73.8% success rate. The attack scored 123 goals, while the defense conceded 40.

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE WORK?

Defensive consistency has become a differential. In 40 out of 70 games, Flamengo was not scored against, representing 57% of the matches. The average goals conceded is only 0.57 per match, a figure that reinforces the team's balance.

Filipe Luís attributed this performance to the work routine and the support he receives. "I always tried to do everything possible, game by game, to continue at Flamengo, winning the affection of the management, the fans, the players. To be able to stay here for a year," he commented.

Besides the solid campaign, Filipe Luís has already won three titles as the coach of the professional team. He led the team to the Copa do Brasil 2024, the Supercopa 2025, and the Campeonato Carioca 2025. Now, the professional seeks to expand this legacy with more achievements and continuity in the position.

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