Leonardo Jardim Outperforms Filipe Luís as Flamengo Coach in National Tournament

In a detailed performance comparison of Flamengo's coaches in the Campeonato Brasileiro, Leonardo Jardim has surpassed Filipe Luís in key metrics over their respective first 28 games with the club. Jardim achieved 63 points with 19 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, while Filipe Luís recorded 61 points with 18 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses.

Offensively, Jardim's squad scored 57 goals compared to Filipe Luís's 56. However, defensively Jardim's team conceded 21 goals, averaging 0.75 goals per game, while Filipe Luís's defense was more stingy, allowing only 15 goals at 0.54 goals per game. Despite Jardim having a higher point total, Filipe Luís holds a superior goal difference at +41, against Jardim's +36. This points to a stronger defensive setup under Filipe Luís even as Jardim's results improved overall.

Jardim began his tenure on March 11, 2026, with a 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro, marking a strong start to his management run. Filipe Luís's last game in the 28-match sample was a 3-2 derby win over Palmeiras on October 19, 2025, which was part of the campaign that led Flamengo to the championship that year.

Amid these coaching performances, player Lucas Paquetá has also stood out this season. He recently scored his 13th goal in Flamengo's 3-0 win over Bahia, marking his most prolific scoring season in his career. Paquetá surpassed his previous tallies both during his earlier Flamengo spell in 2018 and his European stints at Milan and Lyon. He has played 39 matches in 2026, averaging a goal every three games, and highlighted a key goal against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores as particularly significant.

The comparative analysis showcases Jardim's rising effectiveness in securing points despite a less dominant defense compared to Filipe Luís's tenure, while Paquetá's increased goal output adds an important offensive boost to Flamengo's campaign in 2026.