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Next: Atlético Mineiro · Wed 9 Sept

No fixture this week.

Next presser expected before Atlético Mineiro, Wed 9 Sept.

Latest Santos moves

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  • MANAGERCuca appointed manager3 Sep
  • TRANSFERSolodchenko goes out on loan to Genoa31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERArthur signs from Juventus29 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERFrías leaves25 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERRafael leaves23 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERNascimento leaves for Al Okhdood16 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMayke leaves4 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERIvaldo goes out on loan to Remo19 Jul · Loan

Santos most-used starting XI50 MATCHES

Santos' most-used starting XI this season, across 50 official matches, was Brazão in goal, Escobar, Vinicius, Arão, Peres, Veríssimo and Frías across the back, and Barbosa leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. DEFVeríssimoSuspended
  2. MIDBarrealSuspended

Team news

  • No longer available: Frías.
  • Unavailable: Veríssimo (Suspended), Barreal (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Santos this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
97%
4-1-4-1
3%

Most Common Santos Starting XI

Based on 50 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Stats & Facts

Santos

Who started Santos' last match?
Santos' starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinicius, Willian Arão, Luan Peres, G. Escobar, Gustavo Henrique Pereira, C. Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, G. Caballero, B. Rollheiser, Gabriel Barbosa.
What was Santos' last result?
Santos beat Internacional 3–2 on 6 Sept 2026.
When did Santos last win?
Santos last won on 6 Sept 2026, beating Internacional 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Santos?
Gabriel Barbosa has taken the most penalties for Santos this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Santos this season?
Gabriel Brazão leads with 47 starts for Santos across all competitions this season.
What formation does Santos use most often?
Santos have used a 4-2-3-1 in 34 of their 50 matches this season.
Which Santos goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Gabriel Brazao has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Santos this season, starting 47 matches.
Which Santos defender has started the most this season?
G. Escobar has made the most starts as defender for Santos this season, starting 37 matches.
Which Santos midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Barreal has made the most starts as midfielder for Santos this season, starting 34 matches.
Which Santos forward has started the most this season?
Gabriel Barbosa has made the most starts as forward for Santos this season, starting 33 matches.
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