Cruzeiro lineup vs Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro's most-used XI this season (starts from 52 matches): Costa (28); Bruno (44), Jonathan (33), Fágner (25); Pereira (44), Gerson (40), Romero (34), Arroyo (32); Jorge (37). Since left: Kaiki, Christian. Next match: vs Sao Paulo, Thu 8 Oct.
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Latest Cruzeiro moves
All clubs →Quiet since 10 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERViña joins on loan from Flamengo10 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERda Costa goes out on loan to Fortaleza EC10 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERIndio goes out on loan to Radomiak Radom8 Sep · Loan
- MANAGERArtur Jorge appointed manager6 Sep
- TRANSFERPrates leaves for Borussia Dortmund8 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERCesco joins on loan from Al-Ettifaq5 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERRodríguez joins on loan from NEOM5 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERGassova joins on loan from Al-Nassr4 Aug · Loan
Cruzeiro most-used starting XI
52 MATCHESCruzeiro's most-used starting XI this season, across 52 official matches, was Costa in goal, a back four of Bruno, Jonathan, Kaiki and Fágner, and Jorge leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKCosta
- DEFBruno
- DEFJonathan
- DEFKaiki
- DEFFágner
- MIDPereira
- MIDGerson
- MIDRomero
- MIDArroyo
- MIDChristian
- 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.
Cruzeiro are 6th in the Brasileirão on 45 points from 28 games. They have W3 D0 L2 in their last five.
Most Common Cruzeiro Starting XI
Based on 52 official matches this season
- CostaGK · 28 starts
- BrunoDEF · 44 starts
- JonathanDEF · 33 starts
- KaikiDEF · 32 startsLeft the club
- FágnerDEF · 25 starts
- PereiraMID · 44 starts
- GersonMID · 40 starts
- RomeroMID · 34 starts
- ArroyoMID · 32 starts
- ChristianMID · 29 startsLeft the club
- JorgeFWD · 37 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Cruzeiro fixtures
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVESCruzeiro
- Who started Cruzeiro's last match?
- Cruzeiro's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa, Fágner, João Marcelo, Jonathan, G. Rojas, Gerson, Zé Lucas, K. Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Wesley Gassova, Kaio Jorge.
- What was Cruzeiro's last result?
- Cruzeiro beat Vitória 3–1 on 20 Sept 2026.
- When did Cruzeiro last win?
- Cruzeiro last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Vitória 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Cruzeiro?
- Kaio Jorge has taken the most penalties for Cruzeiro this season, scoring 7 of 7.
- Who has made the most starts for Cruzeiro this season?
- Fabrício Bruno leads with 44 starts for Cruzeiro across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cruzeiro use most often?
- Cruzeiro have used a 4-2-3-1 in 39 of their 40 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 28 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro defender has started the most this season?
- Fabricio Bruno has made the most starts as defender for Cruzeiro this season, starting 44 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro midfielder has started the most this season?
- Matheus Pereira has made the most starts as midfielder for Cruzeiro this season, starting 44 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro forward has started the most this season?
- Kaio Jorge has made the most starts as forward for Cruzeiro this season, starting 37 matches.
Goalkeepers
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