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6Caps- 0International goals
- 29AgeBorn 1 Jun 1997
- FlamengoClub
- CONMEBOL LibertadoresLeague
- UruguayNational team
The shape of him
Nicolás de la Cruz is a 29-year-old midfielder at Flamengo and a Uruguay international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Honours 25
- 3Super Copa
- 3Copa Argentina
- 3Carioca Série A
- 3Trofeo de Campeones
- 3Liga Profesional Argentina
- 2CONMEBOL U20
- 2Copa do Brasil
- 2CONMEBOL Recopa
All honours (10)
- 2Supercopa do Brasil
- 2CONMEBOL Libertadores
Quick facts
- Full name
- Nicolás de la Cruz
- Date of birth
- 1 Jun 1997 (29)
- Place of birth
- Montevideo
- Nationality
- Uruguay
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- FLFlamengo
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Bahia | A | W3–0 | 7' | |
| 16 Oct 2026 |  Copa Libertadores |  Estudiantes L.P. | A | D0–0 | 0' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Fluminense | H | W1–0 | 11' | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Santos | A | D2–2 | 0' |
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