Ninho’s Own: Wallace Yan and Dyogo Alves Solidify Their Place and Celebrate Significant Milestones with Flamengo’s Senior Squad
July brings a special feeling for two talents who represent the future of Flamengo. The “Garotos do Ninho” (Nest Boys), Wallace Yan and Dyogo Alves, have reached important milestones in their professional careers at the club, reinforcing the success of the red-and-black’s youth development program. While the forward celebrates four years since his first professional contract, the goalkeeper marks six years of a journey that began in his childhood.
The Rise of Wallace Yan
Since his arrival at Ninho do Urubu in 2022, Wallace Yan has continuously progressed. The forward was a key player in winning the CONMEBOL Libertadores U-20 and the U-20 Intercontinental Cup in 2024, where he stood out as the top scorer. His promotion to the senior team was a natural step. At 21 years old, the player has already accumulated 52 professional appearances, scoring nine goals and providing six assists. In 2026, Wallace Yan maintains an intense pace, with 17 games played and decisive performances against international teams like Benfica and Lausanne.
Dyogo Alves: Security and Red-and-Black Roots
Dyogo Alves‘s history with Mais Querido (Most Beloved) dates back to 2015. The 22-year-old goalkeeper collected trophies in the youth categories, with notable stints in the Brazilian Championship and Copa do Brasil U-17, as well as the U-20 level. The peak of his youth career occurred in 2023 when he was the hero of the Brasileirão U-20 title, shining in the penalty shootout against Palmeiras. With recurrent call-ups to the youth national teams, Dyogo made his professional debut in 2025 and has already accumulated six appearances, keeping two clean sheets.
Pride in Belonging to Mengão
Gratitude is the feeling that defines the athletes’ current moment. Reflecting on his journey at the club, goalkeeper Dyogo Alves highlighted Flamengo’s importance in his holistic development:
“I am very happy to be completing six years of my professional contract. I have immense pride and gratitude for Flamengo, who always believed in my work. It was here that I developed as both a player and a man.”
With Flamengo’s demanding schedule requiring an increasingly qualified squad, the technical maturity of Wallace Yan and the reliability of Dyogo Alves emerge as fundamental pillars. The club continues to invest in its assets, proving that the safest path to success is by investing in those who carry the red-and-black fighting spirit and passion in their hearts from an early age.
