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Cruzeiro most-used starting XI42 MATCHES
Cruzeiro's most-used starting XI this season, across 42 official matches, was Costa in goal, a back four of Bruno, Kaiki, Jonathan and Fágner, and Jorge leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKCosta
- DEFBruno
- DEFKaiki
- DEFJonathan
- DEFFágner
- MIDPereira
- MIDGerson
- MIDChristian
- MIDRomero
- MIDArroyo
- FWDJorge
Team news
- No longer available: Kaiki and Christian.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Cruzeiro this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
CRU
Cruzeiro
CRU
Est. 1921
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Kit
#0455a3
BrasileirãoMineiro
Head Coach
Jorge Artur
Since Jan 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- FWDPecBroken LegOut
- MIDHenriqueYellow CardsOut
- FWDVillarealMuscle InjuryOut
- GKCássioKnee InjuryOut
- FWDSinisterraInjuryOut
Transfers
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
97%
4-4-2
3%
Most Common Cruzeiro Starting XI
Based on 42 official matches this season
81
Costa
GK·18 starts
15
Bruno
DEF·38 starts
4
Kaiki
DEF·32 starts
Left the club
34
Jonathan
DEF·26 starts
23
Fágner
DEF·18 starts
10
Pereira
MID·36 starts
8
Gerson
MID·34 starts
88
Christian
MID·29 starts
Left the club
29
Romero
MID·27 starts
99
Arroyo
MID·24 starts
19
Jorge
FWD·29 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Stats & Facts
Cruzeiro
- Who started Cruzeiro's last match?
- Cruzeiro's starting XI on 5 Aug 2026 in the Copa do Brasil (4-2-3-1): Otávio Costa, William Furtado, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Gabriel Rojas, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Kaique Kenji, Kaio Jorge.
- What was Cruzeiro's last result?
- Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense 2–0 on 5 Aug 2026.
- When did Cruzeiro last win?
- Cruzeiro last won on 5 Aug 2026, beating Chapecoense 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Cruzeiro?
- Kaio Jorge has taken the most penalties for Cruzeiro this season, scoring 5 of 5.
- Who has made the most starts for Cruzeiro this season?
- Fabricio Bruno leads with 38 starts for Cruzeiro across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cruzeiro use most often?
- Cruzeiro have used a 4-2-3-1 in 29 of their 30 matches this season.
- Which Cruzeiro goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Otavio Costa has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cruzeiro this season, starting 18 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro defender has started the most this season?
- Fabricio Bruno has made the most starts as defender for Cruzeiro this season, starting 38 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro midfielder has started the most this season?
- Matheus Pereira has made the most starts as midfielder for Cruzeiro this season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Cruzeiro forward has started the most this season?
- Kaio Jorge has made the most starts as forward for Cruzeiro this season, starting 29 matches.
Squad · 35 players
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