Fortaleza EC lineup vs Nautico Recife

Fortaleza EC's expected lineup vs Nautico Recife, Sat 3 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Ricardo (5); Maílton (5), Gazal (5), Cardona (5), Henrique (4); Pierre (4), Rodriguinho (4), Sasha (3); Vitinho (5), Henrique (4), Fernando (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Athletic Club match on 27 Sep.

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  • TRANSFERda Costa joins on loan from Cruzeiro10 Sep · Loan
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  • TRANSFERDaniel leaves for Athletico Paranaense12 Aug · Transfer
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Fortaleza EC predicted lineup vs Nautico Recife

MOST USED XI

Fortaleza EC's expected lineup at home to Nautico Recife in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 5 official matches: Ricardo in goal, a back four of Maílton, Gazal, Cardona and Henrique, and Vitinho, Henrique and Fernando further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 3 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 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.

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.

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Paulo Autuori
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-3-3most-used · 3 of last 5
4-3-3
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4-4-2
20%
4-2-3-1
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The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 4
  • DCda Costafrom CruzeiroLoanSEP '26
  • HHenriquefrom FC Porto BTransferAUG '26
  • FFogaçafrom MirassolTransferJUL '26
  • NNerisfrom VitóriaTransferJUL '26
OUT · 8
  • DDanielto Athletico ParanaenseTransferAUG '26
  • BBrennoto Sport RecifeTransferAUG '26
  • MMachucato IndependienteTransferJUL '26
  • GGBto Vasco da GamaLoan returnJUL '26
  • CCalebeto InternacionalLoanJUL '26
  • PPochettinoto VitóriaLoanJUL '26
  • BBrítezto VitóriaTransferJUN '26
  • RRocoto Universidad de ConcepcionFree agentJUN '26
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What is Fortaleza EC's expected lineup?
Fortaleza EC's expected lineup at home to Nautico Recife in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 5 official matches: Ricardo in goal, a back four of Maílton, Gazal, Cardona and Henrique, and Vitinho, Henrique 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, Maílton, Gazal, Cardona, Henrique, Pierre, Rodriguinho, Sasha, Vitinho, Henrique, Fernando.
Who started Fortaleza EC's last match?
Fortaleza EC's starting XI on 27 Sept 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (4-3-3): João Ricardo, Maílton, Lucas Gazal, T. Cardona, Kaio Henrique, Lucas Sasha, Pierre, Rodriguinho, Vitinho, Luiz Fernando, Pedro Henrique.
What was Fortaleza EC's last result?
Fortaleza EC drew with Athletic Club 2–2 on 27 Sept 2026.
When did Fortaleza EC last win?
Fortaleza EC last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Londrina 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Fortaleza EC?
Maílton has taken the most penalties for Fortaleza EC this season, scoring 4 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for Fortaleza EC this season?
T. Cardona leads with 5 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 3 of their 5 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 5 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 5 matches.
Which Fortaleza EC midfielder has started the most this season?
Pierre has made the most starts as midfielder for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Fortaleza EC forward has started the most this season?
Vitinho has made the most starts as forward for Fortaleza EC this season, starting 5 matches.
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