Luiz Henrique: Flamengo player was my toughest opponent | OneFootball

Luiz Henrique left Botafogo to join Zenit (RUS)

The classic match between Flamengo and Botafogo has gained prominence in Brazilian football since 2023. This is because, with the growth of the white and black team, the teams began to dispute the main titles of the season. Former star of the General Severiano club, Luiz Henrique chose Léo Ortiz, a red and black defender, as the most difficult player to face.

In an interview with journalist Marcelo Hazan, Luiz Henrique chose Léo Ortiz as the most difficult player to dribble. The number 3, in fact, is one of the main defenders in Brazil, collecting calls to the Brazilian national team. In addition, the current Zenit (RUS) striker chose Flamengo x Botafogo as the classic he most liked to win.

WHAT IS LÉO ORTIZ'S SITUATION?

Léo Ortiz, in fact, is one of the highlights of Flamengo in the 2025 season. The defender, in fact, comes from a great sequence of games alongside Léo Pereira, since Danilo was recovering from injury. So far, the number 3 has already played in 40 games this year, adding four goals and two assists.

WHAT IS LUIZ HENRIQUE'S RETROSPECTIVE AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Formed in the youth categories of Fluminense and, later, adding a passage through Botafogo, Luiz Henrique has already faced Flamengo 12 times. In the meantime, the Most Beloved has five wins, two draws, and five losses. That is, the former player of the white and black team has 47.2% of use in games against Mengão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo is now focused on the next commitment of the season. This Wednesday (20), the team of Filipe Luís faces Internacional, at 21h30 (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in the return of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage of the internet, through YouTube, the site, and social networks.

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