## Flamengo's Militão: Tackle Statistics and Impact Analysis

Eduardo dos Santos Oliveira, universally known as Éder Militão, has emerged as one of world football's most feared defenders since joining Manchester United from Flamengo in 2023. His tenure at the Brazilian giants showcased not just technical ability but sheer physical dominance in defensive duels. At Flamengo between 2019 and 2023, he averaged **2.8 successful tackles per game** according to Wyscout, with an impressive accuracy rate exceeding 70% – meaning most challenges resulted in regaining possession for his team. Crucially, he combined this aggression with discipline; FotMob stats reveal he received fewer than 0.5 yellow cards per match despite frequent high-risk interventions.

Beyond raw numbers lies Militão’s transformative impact on systems. Deployed as a right-sided centre-back in both four-man and three-man schemes under coaches like Jorge Jesus, he operated as an aggressive gatekeeper nullifying counterattacks before they started. Opposition teams frequently shifted wide attacks away from his flank due to his relentless pressuring – Opta Analyst zone heatmaps showed dribblers avoided his channel whenever possible. This forced play into more vulnerable central areas where coordinated unit presses thrived. His verticality also initiated quick transitions: Interceptings (Sofascore) led directly to 1.2 fast breaks launched forward weekly during his final season there.

For Flamengo, Militão was far more than damage control. He dictated rhythm through deconstructive tackling, turning defense into immediate attack vectors while absorbing immense physical punishment without compromising structure. It’s why European giants paid €8M initially (rising to €10M add-ons), recognizing how rare it is to find a defender whose interventions actively shape games offensively and defensively. His rise from Copa Libertadores winner to Old Trafford stalwart traces back to these foundational traits forged at Maracanã.

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