Pedro’s numbers leaked: new twist in Flamengo drama | OneFootball

Performance data from Flamengo striker Pedro, obtained via club GPS tracking during Wednesday's match against Red Bull Bragantino, surfaced publicly this week and quickly sparked discussion among fans and pundits alike, according to Lance. Screenshots allegedly detailing Pedro’s physical output circulated on social media after journalist Venê Casagrande shared the figures, which were later verified by the outlet.

The leaked data included total distance covered (10,175 meters), maximum speed reached (29.5 km/h), as well as 58 accelerations and 57 decelerations above the 3 m/s² benchmark. The numbers reflect Pedro’s workrate during his 88 minutes on the pitch, before he was eventually substituted late by Juninho.

Context around the leak is just as significant as the numbers themselves. Wednesday’s start marked Pedro’s return to the Flamengow lineup after a high-profile dispute with coach Filipe Luís and club officials. The 27-year-old had previously been left out of consecutive matchday squads, with Filipe Luís publicly criticizing Pedro for his alleged lack of effort in training—a claim reportedly based on ongoing internal performance tracking. Pedro later admitted his dip in intensity, pointing to frustration after a club executive’s remarks about possibly selling him were also leaked to the media. Upon his return last weekend as a substitute against Fluminense, Pedro responded with the match-winning goal.

While the numbers appear solid for a forward, especially one of Pedro’s profile, physical coach Fábio Ganime told Lance that without internal benchmarks or comparisons to teammates and previous outings, the raw metrics only tell part of the story. “On their own, these numbers are relatively good for a striker with Pedro’s characteristics,” Ganime explained, “but context is everything. It’s key to evaluate how the player’s body is responding to this workload, and compare it against both his own standards and those of his peers.”

The episode has reignited debate about privacy and transparency in football, with club data leaks increasingly under scrutiny. Flamengo supporters on social media questioned the escalation of internal matters into the public sphere, highlighting ongoing concerns about leaks within the organization.

The details of Pedro’s output match the narrative of a player under the spotlight, navigating not only tactical but also off-field headwinds during a crucial stage in Flamengo’s campaign. As expectations persist for both maximum commitment and high performance, the club’s handling of sensitive data remains very much in focus.

(Source: Lance)

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