Flamengo striker Pedro is in stellar form in the 2026 Brasileirão Betano. After scoring twice against Chapecoense, the number 9 has taken the top spot in the golden boot race and claimed the title of the highest goalscorer of the decade.
Pedro‘s goal-scoring instinct remains relentless. With Flamengo‘s dominant 4-0 victory over Chapecoense at Arena Condá, the center-forward has reached 12 goals in the 2026 Brazilian Championship. His performance in the 19th round was enough to surpass Colombian striker Viveros, from Athletico-PR, who now sits in second place on the scoring chart with 11 goals.
This milestone not only places Pedro alone at the top of the current tournament edition but also reaffirms his recent historical dominance. Since 2021, the Rubro-Negro striker has found the back of the net 66 times in the Brasileirão, reclaiming the lead as the top scorer of the 2020s. He narrowly edges out Hulk, who currently plays for Fluminense.
The number 9’s dominance in the Brasileirão
The race for the top scorer of the decade remains intense. In addition to Pedro and Hulk, Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto also stood out this round by scoring twice against Remo, solidifying his position as the third-highest scorer of the period with 56 goals. Pedro‘s consistency, however, has been the key factor in Flamengo‘s challenge at the top of the table this season.
Toward the century mark
Looking at the overall history of the Brazilian Championship, Pedro is already positioning himself among the greatest active players. With 96 career goals in the competition, he is approaching the exclusive group of players who have reached the 100-goal mark since 1937—a feat achieved by only 18 athletes in nearly 90 years of history.
Currently, the player ranks second among active scorers, trailing only Gabigol, of Santos, who leads the ranking with 126 goals. While Roberto Dinamite remains the all-time record holder in the competition with 190 goals, Pedro‘s current pace suggests he will continue to write many more important chapters on Serie A pitches.
The remainder of the Brazilian Championship promises to intensify this race. With the first half of the season complete, expectations are that the battle for the Golden Boot and the historical records will keep fans glued to every round. Pedro‘s current run is undoubtedly one of the highlights of national football, cementing his trajectory as one of the greatest strikers in the country’s recent history.
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