The 2017 campaign delivered a season of high ambition for Flamengo as Mengão secured a 6th-place finish in the Série A, clinching a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Leading the league charge was the experienced midfielder Diego, whose 10 goals proved vital in a campaign built on deep cup runs. It was a memorable year that saw the club reach and finish as runners-up in both the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana, marking a defining chapter of domestic and continental progress.