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São Paulo lineup vs Fluminense

Most-used XI4-4-2
Rafael
Sabino
Ramon
LEFT Franco
Arboleda
Danielzinho
OUT Antônio
Bobadilla
OUT Artur
Luciano
Calleri
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Team news

since Corinthians

  • Out
    Artur · in the XIAntônio · in the XINicolasDuarteButa
  • Doubtful
  • TRANSFER

    Lima joins on loan from Wolves (10 Sep) Squad →

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São Paulo in numbers

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São Paulo fixtures and results

Fluminense, homeLast: D 0-0 Corinthians

São Paulo most-used XI this season

4-2-3-1 · 14/30The shape in 14 of the last 30
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 14 of last 30
4-2-3-1
47%
3-4-2-1
33%
4-4-2
13%
4-3-3
3%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

Most Common São Paulo Starting XI

Based on 56 official matches this season

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

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Set piece takers

PenaltiesPenalty record, this season
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São Paulo transfers

4 in · 8 outThe last six months

São Paulo transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
8
IN · 4
  • LLimafrom WolvesLoanSEP '26
  • IIagofrom BahiaLoanAUG '26
  • DDuartefrom GetafeFree agentAUG '26
  • BButafrom FC CopenhagenFree agentJUL '26
OUT · 8
  • LLuanFree agentSEP '26
  • MMaikLoanSEP '26
  • SSérgioto TorreenseLoanAUG '26
  • HHugoto Mito HollyhockLoanAUG '26
  • FFerraresito BotafogoTransferAUG '26
  • TTapiato Columbus CrewLoanAUG '26
  • MMoreirato Al NasrTransferJUL '26
  • NNegruccito Athletic ClubLoanJUL '26
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São Paulo squad

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Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 6.57 · 2025/26
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São Paulo club facts

Est. 1930Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi) · Manager Junior Dorival

São Paulo are 10th in the Brasileirão on 44 points from 34 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

São Paulo past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024Brasileirão Série A6th59
2023Brasileirão Série A11th53
2022Brasileirão Série A9th54
2021Brasileirão Série A13th48
2020Brasileirão Série A4th66
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São Paulo most-used starting XI

56 MATCHES

São Paulo's most-used starting XI this season, across 56 official matches, was Rafael in goal, a back four of Sabino, Ramon, Franco and Arboleda, and Luciano and Calleri further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. MIDAntônioOut
  2. MIDArturOut
Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • No longer available: Franco.
  • Unavailable: Antônio (Out), Artur (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

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

São Paulo's most-used XI this season (starts from 56 matches): Rafael (52); Sabino (32), Ramon (29), Arboleda (25); Danielzinho (34), Bobadilla (33); Luciano (40), Calleri (37). Since left: Franco. Out: Antônio, Artur. Next match: vs Fluminense, Fri 20 Nov.

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São Paulo questions

Who started São Paulo's last match?

São Paulo's starting XI on 5 Nov 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (3-4-2-1): Rafael, Newton, Robert Arboleda, Rafael Tolói, Pedro Lima, Damián Bobadilla, Djhordney, Iago Borduchi, Artur, Lucas Moura, Luciano.

What was São Paulo's last result?

São Paulo drew with Corinthians 0–0 on 5 Nov 2026.

When did São Paulo last win?

São Paulo last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating Vasco da Gama 1–0.

Who takes penalties for São Paulo?

J. Calleri has taken the most penalties for São Paulo this season, scoring 5 of 6.

Who has made the most starts for São Paulo this season?

Rafael leads with 52 starts for São Paulo across all competitions this season.

What formation does São Paulo use most often?

São Paulo have used a 4-2-3-1 in 22 of their 55 matches this season.

Which São Paulo goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Rafael has made the most starts as goalkeeper for São Paulo this season, starting 52 matches.

Which São Paulo defender has started the most this season?

Sabino has made the most starts as defender for São Paulo this season, starting 32 matches.

Which São Paulo midfielder has started the most this season?

Danielzinho has made the most starts as midfielder for São Paulo this season, starting 34 matches.

Which São Paulo forward has started the most this season?

Luciano has made the most starts as forward for São Paulo this season, starting 40 matches.

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