De Arrascaeta hits 500 games with record goal pace and assist surge for Flamengo | OneFootball

Giorgian De Arrascaeta is setting the pace for Flamengo during a critical stretch of the 2025 Brasileirão. The Uruguayan midfielder’s recent run of form has had a direct impact on Flamengo’s results, with a series of performances that underline both his consistency and evolving tactical influence.

Over the past five matches, De Arrascaeta has tallied four assists in just three games and five key goal contributions, including a goal against Ceará. This period saw him provide two assists in Flamengo’s 3-1 win at Internacional on August 17. Against Mirassol, he picked out another assist and finished with two shots. In the draw at Ceará, De Arrascaeta found the net himself and registered three attempts on goal. His contribution was consistent at RB Bragantino, adding another assist to his season tally.

Statistically, De Arrascaeta is behind only one player in the Brasileirão 2025 scoring charts, having already surpassed ten league goals. He is among the league’s top providers, and his direct involvement in a goal every 107 minutes marks his best start to a season since his arrival in Brazil. His discipline has also been notable — no yellow or red cards in this productive stretch, further emphasizing his reliability.

The midfielder recently celebrated a personal milestone, reaching 500 appearances for Brazilian clubs — split between Cruzeiro and Flamengo. He marked the occasion by scoring in a clássico against his former side. In continental competition, De Arrascaeta became the fifth most successful player in Copa Libertadores history, with 54 victories in 89 matches, and he remains central to Flamengo’s ambitions following titles in 2019 and 2022.

His playmaking frequency and decision-making in this recent run has outstripped his career averages. Even with fewer minutes due to squad rotation and previous injury spells, De Arrascaeta’s contribution rate has remained high — surpassing many of his teammates and leading figures across South America in his position.

A tactical shift has allowed De Arrascaeta greater offensive license, expanding his role from a creator to a more direct threat in front of goal. This adjustment has not diluted his creative influence; he continues to orchestrate attacks while becoming a more frequent finisher.

This latest burst of form, with four assists across three matches and five decisive involvements in five games, is one of the standout spells of De Arrascaeta’s career at Flamengo. His adaptation, consistency, and timing have been pivotal for the club in a decisive phase of the competition.