The Fate of Bahia's Heroes: Where Are the Players Who Beat Flamengo?
Do you remember that memorable victory of Bahia over Flamengo in August 2019? That 3-0 victory is still fresh in the memory of the Tricolor fans.
But what happened to the players who were part of this historic moment? Let's find out the fate of these athletes who shone that day.
Douglas Friedrich: From Glory to Challenge
Douglas Friedrich, the goalkeeper who defended the colors of Bahia, is now at Avaí. After leaving Bahia in 2021, he went to Juventude and then to Al Khaleej, in Saudi Arabia.
Unfortunately, a knee injury kept him off the field in 2024. At 35 years old, Douglas is still looking to return to the field.
Nino Paraíba: Between Assists and Controversies
Nino Paraíba, the right-back who contributed an assist in that victory, faced ups and downs.
After leaving Bahia, he played for Ceará and América-MG before becoming embroiled in a match-fixing scandal. Nino is currently serving a 480-day suspension and has not played since July 2023.
Lucas Fonseca: The End of a Discreet Career
Lucas Fonseca, Bahia's defender, ended his career in 2021. Despite a low-key career, he was a pillar in the tricolor defense for many years. With 324 games and several titles, Lucas left his mark on the club.
Juninho: From Bahia to Denmark
Juninho, who was loaned by Palmeiras in 2019, was bought by Bahia and later sold to FC Midtjylland in Denmark. With 108 appearances for the Danish club, Juninho continues his career at the age of 29.
Moses: Between Investigations and Russian Football
Moisés, the left-back, faced investigations for involvement in sports betting. After leaving Internacional, he transferred to CSKA, in Russia, where he continues to play at the age of 29.
Gregore: From Tricolor Idol to Leader at Botafogo
Gregore, a midfielder beloved by Bahia fans, was sold to Inter Miami before returning to Brazil to play for Botafogo. At 30 years old, he is a starter for the team that is leading the Brazilian Championship and is in the semi-finals of the Libertadores.
Giovanni Palmieri: Retirement After Modest Passages
Giovanni Palmieri, who had a brief stint at Bahia, played for several clubs before retiring. At the age of 35, he ended his career at Grêmio Prudente.
Flávio: From Bahia to the Middle East
Flávio, the midfielder, was sold to Trabzsonspor in Turkey and now plays for Al Taawoun in Saudi Arabia. At 28 years old, he continues to shine with goals and assists.
Lucca: Novorizontino's Top Scorer
Lucca, the striker, played for several clubs before settling at Serie B leader Novorizontino. At 34, he continues to score important goals for his team.
Artur: From Bahia to Zenit
Artur, one of Bahia's promising players in 2019, was sold to Bragantino and later to Zenit in Russia. At 26, he is a regular at the Russian club, standing out with assists.
Gilberto: The Striker Who Made History
Gilberto, who scored all three goals in that historic victory, left Bahia in 2021. After spells at Al Wasl and Cruzeiro, he now plays for Juventude, where he continues to score goals at the age of 35.
Eric Ramires: From Bahia to Bragantino
Eric Ramires, who came on as a substitute in 2019, was sold to Bragantino. At 24, he is a regular starter and continues to show his talent in Brazilian football.
Élber: Shining in Japan
Élber, who came on in the second half against Flamengo, has joined Yokohama Marinos in Japan. At 32, he continues to impress with goals and assists.
Fernandão: Retirement After Return to Football
Fernandão, who started 2020 at Bahia, faced a doping suspension. After returning to football with Tombense, he announced his retirement in August 2024.
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