Botafogo lineup vs Vasco DA Gama

Botafogo's most-used XI this season (starts from 52 matches): Vitinho (37), Telles (36), Ferraresi (25), Justino (18); Montoro (35), Santos (34), Medina (25); Cabral (32), Martins (25). Since left: Neto, Barboza. Next match: vs Vasco DA Gama, Thu 8 Oct.

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Latest Botafogo moves

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  • MANAGERTite appointed manager16 Sep
  • TRANSFERZiyech signs4 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERChaves joins on loan from 1899 Hoffenheim3 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERRodríguez leaves for Columbus Crew1 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMartins leaves for Dynamo29 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSoares signs from Santos25 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERRoque returns from a loan at Portuguesa24 Aug · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERde Paula leaves for Sport Recife23 Aug · Free agent

Botafogo most-used starting XI

52 MATCHES

Botafogo's most-used starting XI this season, across 52 official matches, was Neto in goal, a back five of Vitinho, Telles, Ferraresi, Barboza and Justino, and Cabral and Martins further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Neto and Barboza.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Botafogo this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Botafogo are 12th in the Brasileirão on 35 points from 28 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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Tite
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 20 of last 30
4-2-3-1
67%
4-4-2
13%
4-3-3
7%
3-4-2-1
3%

Most Common Botafogo Starting XI

Based on 52 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers
This season
  • DEFTelles3/3 penalties scored
  • MIDValle1/1 penalties scored
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Botafogo transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
5
DEPARTED
7
IN · 5
  • ZZiyechFree agentSEP '26
  • CChavesfrom 1899 HoffenheimLoanSEP '26
  • SSoaresfrom SantosFree agentAUG '26
  • FFerraresifrom São PauloTransferAUG '26
  • DDanilofrom RangersLoanJUL '26
OUT · 7
  • RRodríguezto Columbus CrewTransferSEP '26
  • MMartinsto DynamoTransferAUG '26
  • RRoqueto PortuguesaLoan returnAUG '26
  • DPde Paulato Sport RecifeFree agentAUG '26
  • RRaulto AVSTransferAUG '26
  • CCorreato Estudiantes La PlataTransferAUG '26
  • MManoelto Club TijuanaTransferAUG '26
Stats & Facts

Botafogo

Who started Botafogo's last match?
Botafogo's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Batista, Vitinho, N. Ferraresi, L. Monzón, Alex Telles, Huguinho, C. Medina, Danilo Santos, Danilo, Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral.
What was Botafogo's last result?
Botafogo lost to Mirassol 0–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Botafogo last win?
Botafogo last won on 16 Sept 2026, beating Grêmio 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Botafogo?
Alex Telles has taken the most penalties for Botafogo this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Botafogo this season?
Vitinho leads with 37 starts for Botafogo across all competitions this season.
What formation does Botafogo use most often?
Botafogo have used a 4-2-3-1 in 24 of their 51 matches this season.
Which Botafogo goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Neto has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Botafogo this season, starting 18 matches.
Which Botafogo defender has started the most this season?
Vitinho has made the most starts as defender for Botafogo this season, starting 37 matches.
Which Botafogo midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Montoro has made the most starts as midfielder for Botafogo this season, starting 35 matches.
Which Botafogo forward has started the most this season?
Arthur Cabral has made the most starts as forward for Botafogo this season, starting 32 matches.
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