The main player for Vasco in the draw against Nova Iguaçu, goalkeeper Léo Jardim set a new record for saves wearing the Cruzmaltino shirt.
Within the 2024 Serie A, the Brazilian goalkeeper has the most saves compared to the other 19 teams.
The previous record was set in Vasco’s victory over Atlético-MG, by 1-0, in the Brazilian Championship. In that match, there were 10 saves, with four of them considered difficult.
Against Nova Iguaçu, there were 12 saves, with seven considered difficult. In addition to the saves, Nova Iguaçu also hit the woodwork three times.
In the Brazilian Serie A, Léo is the goalkeeper with the most saves in 2024. He has made 52 notable interventions, averaging one goal conceded per game.
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New call-ups
Dorival Júnior made three changes to the Brazilian National Team squad on Monday night (11) due to injuries. Out of the list, goalkeeper Ederson, defender Marquinhos, and forward Gabriel Martinelli were removed.
In their places, Vasco’s goalkeeper Léo Jardim, Flamengo’s defender Fabrício Bruno, and Porto’s forward Galeno were called up. The latter is a sensation in European football and has similar numbers to Vinícius Júnior.
The 26-year-old forward is one of the standout players for FC Porto. In the current season, he has already scored 13 goals, five of them in the Champions League. The player has hardly played in Brazil, having passed through small clubs during his adolescence.
