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·16 August 2025

Renato Abreu picks dream Flamengo XI with ex-teammates

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Léo Moura and Juan were mentioned by Renato Abreu


Renato Abreu marked a generation of fans of Flamengo by being one of the main names of the red-black team during the 2000s. This Friday (15), the former midfielder of the Most Beloved highlighted that he would play in the current squad and also mentioned former teammates in the ideal lineup.

"I would play. I think I would even play in a different way", said Renato Abreu, this Friday (15), in an interview with journalist Rock Hudson. Thus, the statement of the former Flamengo player gained repercussion on social networks.


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It's not just me, okay? If you put Léo Moura, Juan, any player would play. Why do I say this? Because today Flamengo is well structured. I had ease to play on the side, I had ease to act a little more advanced. I think I would play easily —, highlighted the former player.

COMPETING WITH WHOM?

Shortly after, Renato Abreu was asked about who he would compete with in the midfield of Flamengo. Currently, this is the position with the most players, such as Arrascaeta, Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, Allan, Everton Araújo, Erick Pulgar and Matheus Gonçalves.

"Would I compete for a position? With any of them? I would compete. I don't know if I would be a starter or a substitute, but I would definitely play for Flamengo", concluded the former Flamengo player, currently 47 years old and retired from the fields since 2013, when he last played for Santos.

HOW WAS IT AT FLAMENGO?

Renato Abreu went through Flamengo on two occasions and totaled five seasons in the red-black team. Thus, the former midfielder left the Most Beloved for good in 2013, when he signed with Santos. Finally, the former athlete won two Brazil Cups and two Carioca Championships.

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