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ResultsL 0-1 Botafogo PB · D 1-1 Maringá · D 1-1 Floresta
Santa Cruz fixtures
No upcoming Santa Cruz fixture
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Santa Cruz most-used XI this season
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Most Common Santa Cruz Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- CoelhoGK · 7 starts
- AlvesDEF · 7 starts
- MatheusDEF · 7 starts
- EnnesDEF · 5 starts
- EuricoDEF · 5 starts
- SilvaMID · 7 starts
- FavelaMID · 6 starts
- RenatoFWD · 7 starts
- EronFWD · 7 starts
- EveraldoFWD · 7 starts
- RonaldFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Santa Cruz transfers
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Santa Cruz transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- CCostafrom Volta RedondaLoan returnOCT '26
- CCadorinifrom PortuguesaLoanSEP '26
- MMelofrom CSAFree agentSEP '26
- WWillianfrom GamaLoanSEP '26
- PPedrofrom ABCLoan returnAUG '26
- SSandroFree agentAUG '26
- CCassianofrom America-RNTransferAUG '26
- AArilsonfrom IpatingaTransferAUG '26
- JJhoninhafrom Velo ClubeFree agentAUG '26
Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz club facts
Est. 1914Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel · Manager Oliveira Claudinei
Santa Cruz past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Brasileirão Série A | 19th | 8 | 7 | 23 | 31 |
Santa Cruz most-used starting XI
7 MATCHESSanta Cruz's most-used starting XI this season, across 7 official matches, was Coelho in goal, a back four of Alves, Matheus, Ennes and Eurico, and Renato, Eron, Everaldo and Ronald further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
How this XI is built
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Santa Cruz this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Santa Cruz's most-used XI this season (starts from 7 matches): Coelho (7); Alves (7), Matheus (7), Ennes (5), Eurico (5); Silva (7), Favela (6); Renato (7), Eron (7), Everaldo (7), Ronald (4). No fixture is scheduled yet.
Santa Cruz questions
Who started Santa Cruz's last match?
Santa Cruz's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Brazil Serie C: Thiago Coelho, William Alves, Pedro Favela, Matheus Vinicius, Ronald, Willian Junior, Renato, Silva, Edson Miranda, Eron, Everaldo.
What was Santa Cruz's last result?
Santa Cruz lost to Botafogo PB 0–1 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Santa Cruz last win?
Santa Cruz last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Floresta 1–0.
Who has made the most starts for Santa Cruz this season?
Eron leads with 7 starts for Santa Cruz across all competitions this season.
Which Santa Cruz goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Thiago Coelho has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Santa Cruz this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Santa Cruz defender has started the most this season?
William Alves has made the most starts as defender for Santa Cruz this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Santa Cruz midfielder has started the most this season?
Silva has made the most starts as midfielder for Santa Cruz this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Santa Cruz forward has started the most this season?
Eron has made the most starts as forward for Santa Cruz this season, starting 7 matches.
More on Santa Cruz
No Santa Cruz fixture scheduled yet
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