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Next: RB Bragantino · Sun 13 Sept

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Next presser expected before RB Bragantino, Sun 13 Sept.

Latest Botafogo moves

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  • TRANSFERMartins leaves29 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERRoque returns from a loan at Portuguesa24 Aug · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERde Paula leaves23 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERFerraresi signs from São Paulo17 Aug · Transfer
  • MANAGERFranclim Carvalho appointed manager16 Aug
  • TRANSFERRaul leaves6 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERCorrea leaves for Estudiantes La Plata6 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERManoel leaves3 Aug · Transfer

Botafogo most-used starting XI49 MATCHES

Botafogo's most-used starting XI this season, across 49 official matches, was Neto in goal, a back four of Vitinho, Barboza, Ferraresi and Justino, and Cabral and Martins further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Neto, Barboza and Martins.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Telles.

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

Franclim Carvalho, Botafogo manager
Head Coach
Franclim Carvalho
Since Aug 2026
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
60%
4-4-2
13%
4-1-3-2
7%
4-3-3
7%

Most Common Botafogo Starting XI

Based on 49 official matches this season

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

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This season
  • MIDTelles3/3 penalties scored
  • MIDValle1/1 penalties scored
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Stats & Facts

Botafogo

Who started Botafogo's last match?
Botafogo's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Batista, Vitinho, N. Ferraresi, L. Monzón, Marçal, Huguinho, Danilo Santos, L. Villalba, Álvaro Montoro, Danilo, Arthur Cabral.
What was Botafogo's last result?
Botafogo drew with Palmeiras 0–0 on 6 Sept 2026.
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 34 starts for Botafogo across all competitions this season.
What formation does Botafogo use most often?
Botafogo have used a 4-2-3-1 in 21 of their 48 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 34 matches.
Which Botafogo midfielder has started the most this season?
Alex Telles has made the most starts as midfielder for Botafogo this season, starting 33 matches.
Which Botafogo forward has started the most this season?
Arthur Cabral has made the most starts as forward for Botafogo this season, starting 30 matches.
Squad · 47 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 5.18
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0 G · 0 A · 6.40
LAST MATCH · 7.7
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On loan at Estrela
0 G · 0 A · 6.93
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Academy
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