Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pmSerie B
Fortaleza EC lineup vs Vila Nova
Team news
since Novorizontino
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Fortaleza EC fixtures and results
Vila Nova, homeLast: L 1-2 Novorizontino
Fortaleza EC fixtures
Fortaleza EC most-used XI this season
4-3-3 · 6/12The shape in 6 of the last 12
4-3-3 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Most Common Fortaleza EC Starting XI
Based on 12 official matches this season
- RicardoGK · 12 starts
- CardonaDEF · 10 starts
- GazalDEF · 9 starts
- HenriqueDEF · 5 starts
- MaíltonMID · 11 starts
- PierreMID · 10 starts
- RodriguinhoMID · 9 starts
- SashaMID · 6 starts
- HenriqueFWD · 9 starts
- VitinhoFWD · 8 starts
- FernandoFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Fortaleza EC transfers
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Fortaleza EC transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVESFortaleza EC squad
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PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
Fortaleza EC club facts
Est. 1918Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo · Manager Paulo Autuori
Fortaleza EC past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brasileirão Série A | 4th | 19 | 11 | 8 | 68 |
| 2023 | Brasileirão Série A | 10th | 15 | 9 | 14 | 54 |
| 2022 | Brasileirão Série A | 8th | 15 | 10 | 13 | 55 |
| 2021 | Brasileirão Série A | 4th | 17 | 7 | 14 | 58 |
| 2020 | Brasileirão Série A | 16th | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
Fortaleza EC predicted lineup vs Vila Nova
MOST USED XIFortaleza EC's expected lineup at home to Vila Nova in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 12 official matches: Ricardo in goal, Cardona, Gazal and Henrique across the back, and Henrique, Vitinho and Fernando further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKRicardo
- DEFCardona
- DEFGazal
- DEFHenrique
- MIDMaílton
- MIDPierre
- MIDRodriguinho
- MIDSasha
- FWDHenrique
- FWDVitinho
- FWDFernando
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 6 of the last 12 matches.
- Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Fortaleza EC, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Fortaleza EC's expected lineup vs Vila Nova, Sat 14 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Ricardo (12); Cardona (10), Gazal (9), Henrique (5); Maílton (11), Pierre (10), Rodriguinho (9), Sasha (6); Henrique (9), Vitinho (8), Fernando (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Novorizontino match on 7 Nov.
Fortaleza EC questions
What is Fortaleza EC's expected lineup?
Fortaleza EC's expected lineup at home to Vila Nova in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 12 official matches: Ricardo in goal, Cardona, Gazal and Henrique across the back, and Henrique, Vitinho and Fernando further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Ricardo, Cardona, Gazal, Henrique, Maílton, Pierre, Rodriguinho, Sasha, Henrique, Vitinho, Fernando.
Who started Fortaleza EC's last match?
Fortaleza EC's starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (3-4-3): João Ricardo, Lucas Gazal, Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga, T. Cardona, Paulinho, Jaílson, Pierre, Rodriguinho, Pedro Henrique, Lucas Emanoel, Paulo Baya.
What was Fortaleza EC's last result?
Fortaleza EC lost to Novorizontino 1–2 on 7 Nov 2026.
When did Fortaleza EC last win?
Fortaleza EC last won on 16 Oct 2026, beating Sport Recife 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Fortaleza EC?
Maílton has taken the most penalties for Fortaleza EC this season, scoring 5 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for Fortaleza EC this season?
João Ricardo leads with 12 starts for Fortaleza EC across all competitions this season.
What formation does Fortaleza EC use most often?
Fortaleza EC have used a 4-3-3 in 6 of their 12 matches this season.
Which Fortaleza EC goalkeeper has started the most this season?
João Ricardo has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Fortaleza EC defender has started the most this season?
T. Cardona has made the most starts as defender for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Fortaleza EC midfielder has started the most this season?
Maílton has made the most starts as midfielder for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Fortaleza EC forward has started the most this season?
Pedro Henrique has made the most starts as forward for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 9 matches.
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