Which Flamengo players have previously played for Botafogo? | OneFootball

Teams Have Had Historic Players Throughout History

The rivalry between Flamengo and Botafogo is one of the greatest in Brazilian football. Recently, the teams competed for the Brazilian Supercup, in which the Most Beloved came out on top and won the title. In the meantime, many players have worn the jerseys of both clubs.

Which Flamengo Players Have Also Played for Botafogo?

Garrincha

A historical idol of Botafogo, Garrincha wore the Sacred Mantle between 1968–1969. However, at Botafogo, the player made history between 1953-1965.

Renato Gaúcho

After making history with Flamengo, winning the 1987 Brasileirão and the 1990 Copa do Brasil, Renato Gaúcho also played for Botafogo. At that time, he played for the alvinegra team between 1991 and 1992.

Diego Souza

In summary, after a brief stint with Flamengo in 2005, Diego Souza played for Botafogo between 2018 and 2019.

Bebeto

Revealed by Flamengo, where he had stints between 1983-1989 and later in 1996, Bebeto played for Botafogo between 1998 and 1999.

Léo Moura

Before making history for a decade with Flamengo (2005 to 2015), Léo Moura had a brief stint with Botafogo in 2001.

Willian Arão

Currently at Santos, Willian Arão was part of Flamengo's 'magical year' in 2019. It is important to note that the player wore the Sacred Mantle from 2016 to 2022 and won important titles with Fla, such as the Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, and Brasileirão. Before that, the athlete played for Botafogo in 2015.

Pablo

After joining Flamengo in 2022, Pablo was loaned to Botafogo in 2024. Despite playing little, he was a champion of the Brasileirão and the Libertadores with the alvinegra team.

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