Who started São Paulo's last match?

São Paulo's starting XI on 12 Aug 2026 in the Copa Sudamericana (4-2-3-1): Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, Domingos Duarte, Iago Borduchi, Damián Bobadilla, Pablo Maia, Marcos Antônio, Luciano, Newton, Jonathan Calleri.

Who takes penalties for São Paulo?

J. Calleri has taken the most penalties for São Paulo this season, scoring 3 of 4.

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

Rafael leads with 38 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 19 of their 40 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 38 matches.

Which São Paulo defender has started the most this season?

A. Franco has made the most starts as defender for São Paulo this season, starting 26 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 29 matches.

Which São Paulo forward has started the most this season?

Jonathan Calleri has made the most starts as forward for São Paulo this season, starting 28 matches.

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São Paulo most-used starting XI40 MATCHES

São Paulo's most-used starting XI this season, across 40 official matches, was Rafael in goal, a back four of Franco, Sabino, Díaz and Carvalho, and Calleri, Luciano and Artur further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Franco (on loan at Tigres UANL).
Unavailable: Díaz (Out), Bobadilla (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.

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

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São Paulo

SAO

Est. 1930

Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)

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BrasileirãoPaulista

Head Coach

Junior Dorival

Since Aug 2026

Injuries & suspensions

Full list →

DEFTolóiMuscle InjuryOut
FWDMouraAchilles Tendon InjuryOut
DEFDíazPersonal ReasonsOut
MIDBobadillaKnee InjuryOut

Transfers

In· 6

Buta from FC CopenhagenFree agentJul '26
Newton from BotafogoTransferJul '26
SáFree agentJun '26
Luis from São Paulo-Apr '26
Belem from CamboriúReturn from loanMar '26
Artur from BotafogoLoanMar '26

Out· 6

MoreiraTransferJul '26
Negrucci to Athletic ClubLoanJul '26
FrancoLoanJul '26
Dória-Jun '26
Gay to Monsoon-Jun '26
Ferraresi to BotafogoLoanMar '26

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 17 of last 30

4-2-3-1

57%

4-3-1-2

20%

4-4-2

4-3-3

Most Common São Paulo Starting XI

Based on 40 official matches this season

On loan at Tigres UANL

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

Set piece takers

This season

FWDCalleri3/4 penalties scored
FWDMoura1/1 penalties scored
MIDCauly1/1 penalties scored
FWDLuciano0/1 penalties scored

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Who started São Paulo's last match?: São Paulo's starting XI on 12 Aug 2026 in the Copa Sudamericana (4-2-3-1): Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, Domingos Duarte, Iago Borduchi, Damián Bobadilla, Pablo Maia, Marcos Antônio, Luciano, Newton, Jonathan Calleri.
Who takes penalties for São Paulo?: J. Calleri has taken the most penalties for São Paulo this season, scoring 3 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for São Paulo this season?: Rafael leads with 38 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 19 of their 40 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 38 matches.
Which São Paulo defender has started the most this season?: A. Franco has made the most starts as defender for São Paulo this season, starting 26 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 29 matches.
Which São Paulo forward has started the most this season?: Jonathan Calleri has made the most starts as forward for São Paulo this season, starting 28 matches.