Nicolás de la Cruz

Nicolás de la Cruz contract and transfer fees

Nicolás de la Cruz's contract with Flamengo runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Nicolás de la Cruz has moved for €27m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €15m, River Plate to Flamengo, Jan 2024.

Flamengo paid €15m for Nicolás de la Cruz in January 2024. His value is now €6m, €8m below the fee. That is €220k per appearance across his 66 for them so far.

Nicolás de la Cruz transfer history and what each club made

• Liverpool · sold to River Plate for €13m (Aug 2017)
• River Plate · signed from Liverpool for €13m (Aug 2017) · sold to Flamengo for €15m (Jan 2024) · profit for River Plate €2m
• Flamengo · signed from River Plate for €15m (Jan 2024) · current club

Nicolás de la Cruz injury record and availability

Nicolás de la Cruz has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026 league season Nicolás de la Cruz has played 25 of a possible 1,530 minutes since 23 Jul 2026 (2%): 0 starts and 4 appearances in 17 games, average rating 6.63.

Since 2017, Nicolás de la Cruz has had 33 injury spells: 648 days out and 112 games missed. Most frequent: knee problems (10 times). Longest: knee problems, 131 days (Apr 2018).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 21 days out, 5 games missed
• 2025/26: 5 spells, 74 days out, 21 games missed
• 2024/25: 4 spells, 102 days out, 19 games missed

Flamengo injury list

Nicolás de la Cruz international career: Uruguay caps

Nicolás de la Cruz has 37 senior caps for Uruguay and 5 international goals.

Last 12 months: 4 caps, 0 starts, 84 minutes in 5 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 14 Jun 2026.