Flamengo Votes Against CBF's Foreign Player Reduction

One of the two clubs to vote against the reduction of foreign players in the CBF meeting was Flamengo, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The CBF approved the proposal to reduce the number of foreign players from 12 to 5 by 2030.

Transfer News · 2026-09-21 21:32:46

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Flamengo's president, Bap, argued against the reduction, stating that clubs are limited in contracting good players due to the current 12-game rule. He suggested that the CBF consider relaxing the restriction on the number of games for a player's transfer within the Brasileirão. However, the CBF did not open the discussion on this matter as it was not on the agenda beforehand.

The CBF's proposal aims to increase the number of young players (under 23) in the teams' lists, with the goal of reaching 25 by 2030. This move is part of the CBF's efforts to reduce the average age of players in the Brasileirão, which currently stands at 28.5 years, higher than other top leagues like Spain (27), France (26), and Italy (26.1).

Flamengo Votes Against CBF's Foreign Player Reduction

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