Giorgian De Arrascaeta is about to take one of the most symbolic steps in Flamengo’s recent history. Scoring twice in the 2-1 win over Cruz Azul (Mexico), on his Intercontinental Cup debut, the Uruguayan reached 98 goals for the club, just two separating him from his hundredth. As a bonus, he equals Pedro as top red and black scorer in world tournaments, with four goals, and confirms what the season had already said: he is experiencing the technical and physical peak of his career.
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At 31 years old, the number 10 has played 352 matches, 98 goals, 107 assists and 17 titles since 2019. In 2025, he accumulates personal records: 25 goals over the season, the best mark of his professional career, in addition to 43 direct participations in goals. The performance gained public recognition from the technical committee and supported renewal until December 2028, with an extension clause based on performance.
In the Intercontinental semi-final, Flamengo will face Pyramids (Egypt) on Saturday, at 2 p.m. (Brasilia time), at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar. If a place in the final – possibly against PSG – is at stake, another point attracts attention: Arrascaeta is getting closer and closer to turning its history into even more robust numbers.
Below, GLOBO lists five goals that help chart the star’s trajectory at Flamengo – moves that not only decided matches, but also shaped his place among the club’s great number 10s.
One of the most symbolic goals of the Uruguayan’s era. Arrascaeta took advantage of a cross and fired a perfect shot into the corner.
Historic slap against the Corinthians (Libertadores 2022)
In a crowded Maracanã, he received the ball at the edge of the area and finished first, in fact, in the opposite corner. The goal helped confirm qualification for the semi-finals and reinforced Arrascaeta’s image as a big-moment player who decides under pressure.
Goal against Vélez (Libertadores semi-final 2021)
The Uruguayan scored with a shot from outside the box, in the corner, with no chance for the goalkeeper, to seal the 3-2 victory.
Draw against Vasco in Carioca (2019)
The midfielder produced an indefensible header against Vasco on the last play of the match to level the score. The goal arrives from minute 1:40.
Painting against Vitória (2025)
The Uruguayan scored a goal against Vitória. He dribbled past defenders with class and “placed” the ball in the corner of the goal with a low shot.
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