The Conmebol Libertadores decision between Flamengo and Palmeiras, on Saturday, in Lima, Peru, will mark the second edition of the “Safer Player” award. The honor will be given to the athlete who demonstrates the most solid performance in terms of safety and confidence in the decisive moments of the match, regardless of his position on the field.
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The trophy created last year, presented by insurance company MAPFRE, the competition’s official sponsor, seeks to highlight players who provide stability to teams and directly influence the outcome of major decisions.
The selection of the winner will be the responsibility of a technical committee affiliated with the South American Confederation, composed of former players Nery Pompidou, the world champion goalkeeper with Argentina in 1986, and Clarence Acuña, the former midfielder for the Chilean national team.
The handover will take place on the pitch shortly after the final whistle, and will be carried out by Antonio Huertas, Global CEO of MAPFRE. In 2024, defender Alexandre Barboza, then playing for Botafogo, was the winner.