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From debut to a century: De La Cruz receives Flamengo commemorative shirt

He reached 100 appearances in the October 11 Fla-Flu; the club already listed 101 by the October 19 presentation.

By Pulse EditorialOctober 31, 2026
Two men hold a framed shirt reading De La Cruz 100.
De La Cruz at the presentation of his 100-appearance shirt on October 19, 2026. Adriano Fontes / CRF.

Nico De La Cruz received a shirt marking 100 Flamengo appearances on October 19, 2026. His 100th game had been the Brasileirão win over Fluminense at the Maracanã on October 11. The match and presentation took place on different dates.

The club’s tribute already listed 101 appearances. The 100-game figure is the milestone being celebrated, not a total frozen after October 19. His run began with a pre-season friendly against Philadelphia Union on January 21, 2024, so the count is not confined to competitive fixtures.

De La Cruz played for Liverpool in Uruguay and River Plate in Argentina before joining Flamengo. The club recalled seven trophies won by the time of the tribute. They provide context for the milestone, rather than measure his contribution to every match on their own.

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