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São Paulo most-used starting XI38 MATCHES
São Paulo's most-used starting XI this season, across 38 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 15 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
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Est. 1930
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)
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BrasileirãoPaulista

Head Coach
Machado Roger
Since Jan 2026
Injuries & suspensions
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In· 6
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 30
4-2-3-1
50%
4-3-1-2
23%
4-4-2
7%
3-4-1-2
7%
Most Common São Paulo Starting XI
Based on 38 official matches this season
23
Rafael
GK·36 starts
28
Franco
DEF·26 starts
On loan at Tigres UANL
35
Sabino
DEF·23 starts
13
Díaz
DEF·22 starts
19
Carvalho
DEF·19 starts
94
Danielzinho
MID·28 starts
16
Bobadilla
MID·25 starts
8
Antônio
MID·20 starts
9
Calleri
FWD·26 starts
10
Luciano
FWD·25 starts
37
Artur
FWD·17 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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NEXT UPSão Paulo @ Gremio
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Stats & Facts
São Paulo
- Who started São Paulo's last match?
- São Paulo's starting XI on 26 Jul 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-4-2): Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Robert Arboleda, Luis Osorio, Wendell, Artur, Pablo Maia, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, Jonathan Calleri, Luciano.
- What was São Paulo's last result?
- São Paulo drew with Flamengo 1–1 on 26 Jul 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 36 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 17 of their 38 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 36 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 28 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 26 matches.
Squad · 41 players
NEXT UP · SAT 8 AUG 20:00
São Paulo away to Gremio
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