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The rivalry between Flamengo and Palmeiras is one of the biggest in Brazilian football. In addition to having played out several finals and national and continental titles, the clubs have had many players who wore the shirts of both teams.

Which Flamengo players have played for Palmeiras?

Léo Moura

Before spending half a century at Flamengo (from 2005 to 2015), Léo Moura had a short and not-so-brilliant stint at Palmeiras in 2002. With the Sacred Mantle, he won the Brasileirão in 2009 and the Copa do Brasil in 2013, for example.

Edmundo

On the other hand, Edmundo, who was successful at Palmeiras in the 90s (1993-1995), went to Flamengo in 1995, but scored only 9 goals in 23 matches. At the São Paulo club, the former player had another spell between 2006-2007.

Obina

First of all, Obina was a standout at Flamengo between 2005-2010. However, in 2009, he went to Palmeiras on loan. Later, he had another stint at the São Paulo club in 2012. However, it was with the Sacred Mantle that the former player won important titles, such as the Copa do Brasil in 2013, as well as three Carioca championships. In addition, he scored 47 goals in 182 matches for the Rubro-Negro.

Felipe Melo

In summary, Flamengo introduced Felipe Melo to Brazilian football in the 2000s, and he played with the Sacred Mantle between 2001 and 2003. For the Rubro-Negro, he was champion of the Carioca (2001) and the Copa dos Campeões (2001). Afterwards, the midfielder had a long spell at Palmeiras, a club he played for from 2017 to 2021 and where he won multiple titles, including two Libertadores, in 225 matches.

David Braz

On the other hand, defender David Braz spent time in Palmeiras’ youth categories (from 2007-2008) and played for the green-and-white club in the 2008 Paulistão. However, at Flamengo, the player played between 2009 and 2012, accumulating 68 matches and scoring the decisive goal for the Brasileirão title in 2009.

Vágner Love

Before forming the ‘Empire of Love’ at Flamengo alongside Adriano, Vágner Love played for Palmeiras in the 2003 Série B. At the green-and-white club, he had spells between 2002-2004 and 2009. Later, he had two spells at the Most Beloved in 2010 (on loan) and 2012.

Márcio Araújo

Decisive in Flamengo’s triumphs in the Carioca in 2014 and 2017, he was part of the squad that won the Copa do Brasil with Palmeiras in 2012. With the Sacred Mantle, he played between 2014-2017. For the São Paulo team, he played from 2010 to 2013.

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