ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Flamengo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 8 | 1 | 0 | 662 | 6.94 |
 Carioca - 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 359 | 6.98 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6.6 |
 Carioca A2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
E. Pulgar is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder at Flamengo, rated 30.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 244th of 343 on scout potential in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option this season (53.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.95 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pulgar.
Judged on this season alone, Pulgar graded 30 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 20 defensive midfielders in the Serie A, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 3.948 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 16 → 30). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, 16th of 20 of the 20 defensive midfielders in the Serie A. At 32 Pulgar is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 9.4 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Pulgar is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Flamengo finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
3.95 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 3.95 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 53.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 30.2, Pulgar carries the 16th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Serie A of 20. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.95 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
