Arrascaeta converted a penalty in the seventh minute of the first half and scored the goal that tied the game between Flamengo and São Paulo, at Vila Belmiro, in Santos. The Uruguayan reached 95 goals for the red-and-black club and stood out as the greatest foreign scorer in the team’s history. The match, valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship, took place on the night of Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Flamengo pressed after São Paulo’s opening goal, scored by Luciano in the fourth minute. Arrascaeta, 31 years old, took responsibility for the charge and displaced goalkeeper Rafael. This achievement reinforces his position as a central piece in the Rio team’s midfield since 2019.
- Arrascaeta has scored 95 goals in 346 games for Flamengo.
- He surpassed the 94 goals of Doval, an Argentine who played between 1969 and 1975.
- In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan recorded 22 goals and 15 assists in 55 matches.
The game ended 2-2, with Samuel Lino adding for Flamengo in the second half and São Paulo equalizing in the final minutes.
Arrascaeta’s trajectory at Flamengo
The Uruguayan midfielder arrived at Flamengo in July 2019, coming from Cruzeiro, for around R$30 million. Since then, he has competed in competitions such as Brasileirão, Libertadores and Carioca, contributinggoing for 15 club titles.
Arrascaeta took over the number 10 shirt after Gabigol’s departure and increased his offensive production. In 2025, he leads the team in goal contributions, with numbers that surpass his previous seasons.
Comparison with Doval and other foreigners
Doval scored 94 goals in 263 matches for Flamengo, a period in which the club won the 1970 Carioca. The Argentine, who died in 1991 at the age of 47, was known for his speed and precise finishing.
Arrascaeta needed more games to reach the milestone, but his versatility as a playmaker adds value beyond goals. The updated ranking of Flamengo’s top foreign scorers includes:
- 1st: Arrascaeta (Uruguay) – 95 goals
- 2nd: Doval (Argentina) – 94 goals
- 3rd: Benítez (Paraguay) – 75 goals
- 4th: Petkovic (Serbia) – 57 goals
- 5th: Valido (Argentina) – 44 goals
This list reflects the club’s tradition of successful foreign signings since the 1960s.
Evolution of goals year by year
Arrascaeta distributed his goals consistently throughout the seasons. In 2019, his debut yielded 18 goals in 52 games, helping to win the Libertadores.
The following year, 2020, he scored 12 goals in halfto the pandemic, with the team maintaining the pace in the finals. In 2021, the 9 goals came during a period of team reconstruction.
The sequence continued with 13 goals in 2022, 11 in 2023 and 10 in 2024, culminating in 22 in 2025, his personal best. This progression highlights his adaptation to Brazilian football and Flamengo’s style.
decisive season in 2025
The year 2025 marks the peak of Arrascaeta with the red-black mantle. He played 55 games until November, sharing the Brasileirão top scorer with Kaio Jorge, both with 17 goals in the competition.
In addition to the goals, his 15 assists created key opportunities in victories against direct rivals. Flamengo is fighting for the leadership of the championship and a place in the final of the Copa do Brasil.
Contributions beyond goals
Arrascaeta recorded 104 assists for Flamengo, a number that places him among the leaders in decisive passes. His vision of the game facilitates quick transitions from midfield to attack.
In post-game interviews, the player emphasizes the collective: the focus remains on daily dedication and support for teammates. This mentality helped the team overcome injuries and absences throughout the season.
Numbers that define impact
The Uruguayan has played 348 games for the club, with 226 wins, 71 draws and 51 defeats. These data position him as the second foreigner with the most appearances, behind only Modesto Bria, a Paraguayan with 369 appearances between 1943 and 1953.
His success rate in winning games reaches 65%, contributing to the balance of the squad. Arrascaeta is also one of the few players with the potential to win 17 titles for Flamengo by the end of 2025, alongside Bruno Henrique.
