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São Paulo most-used starting XI41 MATCHES
São Paulo's most-used starting XI this season, across 41 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.
- GKRafael
- DEFFranco
- DEFSabino
- DEFCarvalho
- MIDDanielzinho
- MIDBobadilla
- MIDAntônio
- FWDCalleri
- FWDLuciano
- FWDArtur
Team news
- No longer available: Franco (on loan at Tigres UANL).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Díaz.
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
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Est. 1930
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)
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Head Coach
Junior Dorival
Since Aug 2026
Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 17 of last 30
4-2-3-1
57%
4-3-1-2
20%
4-4-2
7%
4-3-3
3%
Most Common São Paulo Starting XI
Based on 41 official matches this season
23
Rafael
GK·39 starts
28
Franco
DEF·26 starts
On loan at Tigres UANL
35
Sabino
DEF·23 starts
13
Díaz
DEF·22 starts
19
Carvalho
DEF·20 starts
94
Danielzinho
MID·29 starts
16
Bobadilla
MID·26 starts
8
Antônio
MID·23 starts
9
Calleri
FWD·29 starts
10
Luciano
FWD·28 starts
37
Artur
FWD·17 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Stats & Facts
São Paulo
- Who started São Paulo's last match?
- São Paulo's starting XI on 16 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A: Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, D. Duarte, Wendell, Newton, Pablo Maia, Marcos Antonio, Luciano, Victor Sa, Jonathan Calleri.
- What was São Paulo's last result?
- São Paulo drew with Coritiba 1–1 on 16 Aug 2026.
- 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 39 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 39 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 29 matches.
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