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Cruzeiro most-used starting XI45 MATCHES
Cruzeiro's most-used starting XI this season, across 45 official matches, was Costa in goal, a back four of Bruno, Kaiki, Jonathan and Fágner, and Jorge leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKCosta
- DEFBruno
- DEFKaiki
- DEFJonathan
- DEFFágner
- MIDPereira
- MIDGerson
- MIDRomero
- MIDChristian
- MIDArroyo
- FWDJorge
Team news
- No longer available: Kaiki and Christian.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Cruzeiro this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
CRU
Cruzeiro
CRU
Est. 1921
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Kit
#0455a3
BrasileirãoMineiro
Head Coach
Jorge Artur
Since Jan 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- FWDPecBroken LegOut
- FWDKenjiYellow CardsOut
- FWDVillarealMuscle InjuryOut
- GKCássioKnee InjuryOut
- FWDSinisterraMuscle InjuryOut
Transfers
In· 3
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
97%
4-4-2
3%
Most Common Cruzeiro Starting XI
Based on 45 official matches this season
81
Costa
GK·21 starts
15
Bruno
DEF·39 starts
4
Kaiki
DEF·32 starts
Left the club
34
Jonathan
DEF·29 starts
23
Fágner
DEF·20 starts
10
Pereira
MID·38 starts
8
Gerson
MID·35 starts
29
Romero
MID·29 starts
88
Christian
MID·29 starts
Left the club
99
Arroyo
MID·26 starts
19
Jorge
FWD·31 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Stats & Facts
Cruzeiro
- Who started Cruzeiro's last match?
- Cruzeiro's starting XI on 16 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Otávio Costa, Fagner, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Lucas Villalba, Lucas Romero, Zé Lucas, João Costa, Felipe Morais, Bruno Rodrigues, Kaio Jorge.
- What was Cruzeiro's last result?
- Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2–1 on 16 Aug 2026.
- When did Cruzeiro last win?
- Cruzeiro last won on 16 Aug 2026, beating Corinthians 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Cruzeiro?
- Kaio Jorge has taken the most penalties for Cruzeiro this season, scoring 5 of 5.
- Who has made the most starts for Cruzeiro this season?
- Fabrício Bruno leads with 39 starts for Cruzeiro across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cruzeiro use most often?
- Cruzeiro have used a 4-2-3-1 in 32 of their 33 matches this season.
- Which Cruzeiro goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Otavio Costa has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cruzeiro this season, starting 21 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro defender has started the most this season?
- Fabricio Bruno has made the most starts as defender for Cruzeiro this season, starting 39 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro midfielder has started the most this season?
- Matheus Pereira has made the most starts as midfielder for Cruzeiro this season, starting 38 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro forward has started the most this season?
- Kaio Jorge has made the most starts as forward for Cruzeiro this season, starting 31 matches.
Squad · 37 players
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