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Latest São Paulo moves

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  • TRANSFERSérgio goes out on loan29 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERHugo goes out on loan26 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERFerraresi leaves for Botafogo17 Aug · Transfer
  • MANAGERJunior Dorival appointed manager12 Aug
  • TRANSFERDuarte signs from Getafe5 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERIago joins on loan from Bahia5 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERTapia goes out on loan to Columbus Crew4 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMoreira leaves26 Jul · Transfer

São Paulo most-used starting XI45 MATCHES

São Paulo's most-used starting XI this season, across 45 official matches, was Rafael in goal, a back four of Sabino, Franco, Díaz and Carvalho, and Luciano and Calleri further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Franco (on loan at Tigres UANL).
  • Unavailable: Bobadilla (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 18 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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Head Coach
Junior Dorival
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
60%
4-4-2
13%
4-3-1-2
13%
3-4-2-1
3%

Most Common São Paulo Starting XI

Based on 45 official matches this season

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 5 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (3-4-2-1): Rafael, R. Arboleda, Domingos Duarte, Sabino, Lucas Ramon, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, Wendell, Artur, G. Santana, Luciano.
What was São Paulo's last result?
São Paulo beat Atlético Mineiro 2–0 on 5 Sept 2026.
When did São Paulo last win?
São Paulo last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Atlético Mineiro 2–0.
Who takes penalties for São Paulo?
J. Calleri has taken the most penalties for São Paulo this season, scoring 4 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for São Paulo this season?
Rafael leads with 43 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 20 of their 44 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 43 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 27 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 33 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 32 matches.
Squad · 42 players

Goalkeepers

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