Who's in your Santos Starting 11?

Santos predicted lineup vs Macara4 UNAVAILABLE

Santos are without Vinicius, Frías, Veríssimo and Bontempo away at Macara in the Sudamericana, so expect at least 4 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 44 official matches is: Brazão in goal, Escobar, Vinicius, Arão, Peres, Frías and Veríssimo across the back, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKBrazão
2. DEFEscobar
3. DEFViniciusOut
4. DEFArão
5. DEFPeres
6. DEFFríasOut
7. DEFVeríssimoOut
8. MIDBarreal
9. MIDBontempoOut
10. MIDOliva
11. FWDBarbosa

Team news

• Unavailable: Vinicius (Out), Frías (Out), Veríssimo (Out), Bontempo (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 44 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Santos, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Santos

What is Santos's expected lineup?

Santos are without Vinicius, Frías, Veríssimo and Bontempo away at Macara in the Sudamericana, so expect at least 4 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 44 official matches is: Brazão in goal, Escobar, Vinicius, Arão, Peres, Frías and Veríssimo across the back, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Brazão, Escobar, Vinicius (out), Arão, Peres, Frías (out), Veríssimo (out), Barreal, Bontempo (out), Oliva, Barbosa.

Who started Santos' last match?

Santos' starting XI on 16 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar, Christian Oliva, João Schmidt, Gustavo Caballero, Neymar, Álvaro Barreal, Gabriel Barbosa.

What was Santos' last result?

Santos beat Vasco da Gama 3–0 on 16 Aug 2026.

When did Santos last win?

Santos last won on 16 Aug 2026, beating Vasco da Gama 3–0.

Who takes penalties for Santos?

B. Rollheiser 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 41 starts for Santos across all competitions this season.

What formation does Santos use most often?

Santos have used a 4-2-3-1 in 28 of their 44 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 41 matches.

Which Santos defender has started the most this season?

G. Escobar has made the most starts as defender for Santos this season, starting 32 matches.

Which Santos midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Barreal has made the most starts as midfielder for Santos this season, starting 30 matches.

Which Santos forward has started the most this season?

Gabriel Barbosa has made the most starts as forward for Santos this season, starting 29 matches.