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Botafogo most-used starting XI45 MATCHES
Botafogo's most-used starting XI this season, across 45 official matches, was Neto in goal, a back five of Vitinho, Telles, Barboza, Ferraresi and Ponte, and Cabral leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKNeto
- DEFVitinho
- DEFTelles
- DEFBarboza
- DEFFerraresi
- DEFPonte
- MIDMontoro
- MIDSantos
- MIDMartins
- MIDMedina
- FWDCabral
Team news
- No longer available: Neto and Barboza.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 18 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.
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Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
60%
4-4-2
10%
3-4-3
7%
4-1-3-2
7%
Most Common Botafogo Starting XI
Based on 45 official matches this season
22
Neto
GK·18 starts
Left the club
2
Vitinho
DEF·30 starts
13
Telles
DEF·30 starts
2
Barboza
DEF·25 starts
Left the club
5
Ferraresi
DEF·19 starts
4
Ponte
DEF·17 starts
10
Montoro
MID·28 starts
8
Santos
MID·28 starts
11
Martins
MID·25 starts
6
Medina
MID·22 starts
19
Cabral
FWD·27 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Stats & Facts
Botafogo
- Who started Botafogo's last match?
- Botafogo's starting XI on 16 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Warleson, Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Lucas Monzón, Alex Telles, Huguinho, Cristian Medina, Danilo Santos, Álvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral.
- What was Botafogo's last result?
- Botafogo lost to Vitória 0–1 on 16 Aug 2026.
- When did Botafogo last win?
- Botafogo last won on 26 Jul 2026, beating Cruzeiro 1–0.
- 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?
- Alex Telles leads with 30 starts for Botafogo across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Botafogo use most often?
- Botafogo have used a 4-2-3-1 in 20 of their 44 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?
- Alex Telles has made the most starts as defender for Botafogo this season, starting 30 matches.
- Which Botafogo midfielder has started the most this season?
- Danilo has made the most starts as midfielder for Botafogo this season, starting 28 matches.
- Which Botafogo forward has started the most this season?
- Arthur Cabral has made the most starts as forward for Botafogo this season, starting 27 matches.
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