Libertadores 2024: One-Goal Decisions and Scoreless Draws by Round
The 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores closed with 155 completed games and 370 goals. In that full sample, 63 matches were decided by a one-goal margin, (…)
Sao Paulo is one of Brazil’s most prominent football institutions, founded in 1930 and identified by its red, white and black colors. Known as Tricolor Paulista, the club combines a major domestic presence with a distinguished continental history. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, recent player movements and competition participation. Morumbi remains central to the club’s identity, while the Cotia academy and a tradition of technical, organized football continue to shape its sporting culture.
Xtra rating
1490
Conservative: 1065
Rank club
469
Updated: 12 September 2026
Sao Paulo Upcoming matches by league
Serie A
-
- Regular Season - 34
Corinthians
Sao Paulo
Maracanã -
- Regular Season - 35
Sao Paulo
Juventude
MorumBIS -
- Regular Season - 36
Fluminense
Sao Paulo
-
- Regular Season - 37
Sao Paulo
Internacional
MorumBIS
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
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- Quarter-finals
Sao Paulo
Boca Juniors
Sao Paulo Last matches by league
Serie A
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Copa Do Brasil
Paulista - A1
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Sao Paulo Team Roster
The latest roster contains 40 players: 12 attackers, 15 defenders, 10 midfielders and three goalkeepers. The forward line includes J. Calleri, Lucas Moura, Luciano and Ryan Francisco among 12 listed attackers. The 15-player defensive group features R. Arboleda, R. Tolói, Cédric Soares, Domingos Duarte and Wendell, with Maik and Igor Felisberto also listed. Rafael, Carlos Coronel and Young form the three-man goalkeeping group. Midfield options include Marcos Antônio, Pablo Maia, Luan, D. Bobadilla, Cauly, Iago and Danielzinho.
position Goalkeeper
23
Rafael Pires Monteiro
GK
Brazil
31
Carlos Miguel Coronel
GK
Brazil
50
Young Navarro Moraes
GK
Brazil
position Defender
2
Rafael Tolói
DEF
Brazil
5
Robert Abel Arboleda Escobar
DEF
Ecuador
12
Iago Amaral Borduchi
DEF
Brazil
13
Enzo Hernán Díaz
DEF
Argentina
18
Wendell Nascimento Borges
DEF
Brazil
19
Lucas Ramon Batista Silva
DEF
Brazil
20
Aurélio Gabriel Ulineia Buta
DEF
Angola
21
Cédric Ricardo Alves Soares
DEF
Germany
22
Domingos de Sousa Coutinho Meneses Duar
DEF
Portugal
27
João Victor Santos Sá
DEF
Brazil
28
Newton Araújo da Costa Júnior
DEF
Brazil
35
José Sabino Chagas Monteiro
DEF
Brazil
40
Igor Felisberto
DEF
42
Maik Gomes Viegas
DEF
Brazil
53
Isac Silvestre da Silva
DEF
Brazil
54
Osorio Luis
DEF
56
Nicolas Bosshardt
DEF
Brazil
position Midfielder
8
Marcos Antônio Silva Santos
MID
Brazil
11
Aldemir dos Santos Ferreira
MID
Brazil
16
Damián Josué Bobadilla Benítez
MID
Paraguay
29
Pablo Gonçalves Maia Fortunato
MID
Brazil
33
Luan Vinicius da Silva Santos
MID
Brazil
46
Pedro Henrique Ferreira da Silva
MID
Brazil
48
D. Ferreira
MID
80
Cauly Oliveira Souza
MID
Brazil
94
Daniel de Oliveira Sertanejo
MID
Brazil
position Attacker
7
Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva
FWD
Brazil
9
Jonathan Calleri
FWD
Argentina
10
Luciano da Rocha Neves
FWD
Brazil
17
André Oliveira Silva
FWD
Brazil
34
P. dos Santos
FWD
37
Artur Victor Guimarães
FWD
Brazil
43
G. Santana
FWD
45
Lucca Marques Alencar
FWD
Brazil
49
Ryan Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos Silva
FWD
Brazil
Last Sao Paulo Coachs
Luis Zubeldía is the current head coach, having begun his Sao Paulo tenure on April 1, 2024. He followed Thiago Carpini, who served from January 2024 to April 2024. Dorival Júnior preceded him from April 2023 to January 2024, while Rogério Ceni held the role from October 2021 to April 2023. The earlier recorded sequence also includes Hernán Crespo, who began in February 2021. The chronology reflects a succession of experienced Brazilian and Argentine coaches.
Luis Francisco Zubeldía
Argentina
Coach since
1 April 2024
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Francisco Zubeldía | Argentina | 1 April 2024 | |
| Thiago Carpini Barbosa | Brazil | 1 January 2024 | 1 April 2024 |
| Rogério Mücke Ceni | Brazil | 1 October 2021 | 1 April 2023 |
| Hernán Jorge Crespo | Argentina | 1 February 2021 | 1 October 2021 |
| Fernando Diniz Silva | Brazil | 1 September 2019 | 1 February 2021 |
| Alexi Stival | Brazil | 1 April 2019 | 1 September 2019 |
| Vágner Carmo Mancini | Brazil | 1 February 2019 | 1 April 2019 |
| André Soares Jardine | Brazil | 1 November 2018 | 1 February 2019 |
| André Soares Jardine | Brazil | 1 March 2018 | 1 March 2018 |
| Diego Vicente Aguirre Camblor | Uruguay | 1 March 2018 | 1 November 2018 |
| Luís Carlos de Oliveira Preto | Brazil | 1 July 2017 | 1 July 2017 |
| 1 July 2017 | 1 February 2018 | ||
| Rogério Mücke Ceni | Brazil | 1 December 2016 | 1 July 2017 |
| Luís Carlos de Oliveira Preto | Brazil | 1 November 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| André Soares Jardine | Brazil | 1 August 2016 | 1 August 2016 |
| Ricardo Raymundo Gomes | Brazil | 1 August 2016 | 1 November 2016 |
| Edgardo Bauza | Argentina | 18 December 2015 | 6 August 2016 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 10 November 2015 | 18 December 2015 |
| Dorival Guidoni Júnior | Brazil | 7 October 2015 | 10 November 2015 |
| Juan Carlos Osorio Arbeláez | Colombia | 1 May 2015 | 1 October 2015 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 7 April 2015 | 26 May 2015 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 5 July 2013 | 12 July 2013 |
| Paulo Autuori de Mello | Brazil | 1 July 2013 | 1 September 2013 |
| Ney Franco da Silveira Júnior | Brazil | 1 July 2012 | 1 July 2013 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 26 June 2012 | 5 July 2012 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 18 October 2011 | 24 October 2011 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 8 July 2011 | 19 July 2011 |
| Adilson Dias Batista | Brazil | 1 July 2011 | 1 October 2011 |
| Paulo César Carpegiani | Brazil | 1 October 2010 | 1 July 2011 |
| Mílton Cruz | Brazil | 7 August 2010 | 10 August 2010 |
| Ricardo Raymundo Gomes | Brazil | 1 June 2009 | 1 August 2010 |
Sao Paulo Transfers
The recent arrivals record shows several different forms of movement. Newton and Marcos Antônio are listed in transfer entries while Iago, Artur and Cauly arrive on loans. Domingos Duarte, Aurélio Buta, Victor Sá, Lucas Carvalho, Danielzinho and Carlos Coronel appear as free-agent additions. Matheus Belem and João Moreira are listed as returning from loans and Erick is marked back from loan. The listed dates run from December 31, 2025 to August 5, 2026, and this is a recent movement sample rather than a complete recruitment total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Ferraresi |
Botafogo
|
Return from loan | 17 August 2026 |
| Domingos Duarte |
Getafe
|
Free agent | 5 August 2026 |
| Iago |
Bahia
|
Loan | 5 August 2026 |
| Aurélio Buta |
FC Copenhagen
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| Newton |
Botafogo
|
Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| Victor Sá |
FC Krasnodar
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Aurélio Buta |
FC Copenhagen
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
Camboriú
|
Return from loan | 30 March 2026 | |
| Artur |
Botafogo
|
Loan | 27 March 2026 |
| João Moreira |
FC Porto
|
Return from loan | 2 March 2026 |
| Marcos Antônio |
Lazio
|
Transfer | 1 March 2026 |
| Cauly |
Bahia
|
Loan | 15 February 2026 |
| Lucas Ramon |
Mirassol
|
Free agent | 2 February 2026 |
| Lucas Carvalho |
Mirassol
|
Free agent | 2 February 2026 |
| D. Ferreira |
São Paulo U20
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
The recent departures listed show a mixture of loans, transfers, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. G. Tapia, Felipe Negrucci, A. Franco, N. Ferraresi, Alisson and Maílton are recorded as loan departures, while João Moreira, Rodriguinho, G. Galoppo, Erick and Rodrigo Nestor appear in transfer entries. Luiz Gustavo, E. Rigoni and J. Dinenno are listed as free agents, and Marcos Antônio and E. Díaz as returns from loan. The dates span December 31, 2025 to August 4, 2026, representing a recent movement sample rather than a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maik |
Dukla Banská Bystrica
|
Loan | 3 September 2026 |
| Paulo Sérgio |
Torreense
|
Loan | 29 August 2026 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 | |
| N. Ferraresi |
Botafogo
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| G. Tapia |
Columbus Crew
|
Loan | 4 August 2026 |
| João Moreira |
Al Nasr
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| João Moreira |
Al Nasr
|
Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| Felipe Negrucci |
Athletic Club
|
Loan | 19 July 2026 |
| A. Franco |
Tigres UANL
|
Loan | 14 July 2026 |
| Dória |
Batman Petrolspor
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
Monsoon
|
- | 15 June 2026 | |
| Dória |
Batman Petrolspor
|
- | 20 May 2026 |
| N. Ferraresi |
Botafogo
|
Loan | 8 March 2026 |
| Alisson |
Fluminense
|
Loan | 5 March 2026 |
| Marcos Antônio |
Lazio
|
Return from loan | 28 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
From December 2025, Sao Paulo’s recorded movement shows several recruitment and squad-management mechanisms operating together. Arrivals include direct transfer entries for Newton, Marcos Antônio and D. Ferreira, loans for Iago, Artur and Cauly, free-agent additions such as Domingos Duarte and Victor Sá, and returns from loan involving Matheus Belem and João Moreira. The departure side likewise combines loans, including G. Tapia and N. Ferraresi, transfer entries for João Moreira, G. Galoppo and Rodrigo Nestor, free-agent exits for Luiz Gustavo and E. Rigoni, and returns from loan for Marcos Antônio and E. Díaz. These categories indicate movement between permanent registrations, temporary assignments and returning contracts. The listed activity offers a snapshot of recent change, not a complete net movement calculation, because the displayed arrivals and departures are limited selections.
Leagues Sao Paulo has participated in
Sao Paulo has recent recorded participation in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, Paulista - A1, Serie A and Friendlies Clubs, with entries extending through 2025. The Libertadores record runs from 2019 to 2025, while Copa do Brasil spans 2016 to 2025 and Serie A 2010 to 2025. Paulista - A1 is recorded from 2020 to 2025, and Friendlies Clubs from 2023 to 2025. The Supercopa do Brasil entry is historical, covering 2024 only. CONMEBOL Sudamericana is also historical in this record, with participation dated from 2020 to 2023.
More about Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, formally São Paulo Futebol Clube, was founded in 1930 and is one of Brazil’s enduring football institutions. The club is known as Tricolor Paulista, a reference to its red, white and black identity, which appears in the striped shirt and the SPFC badge. Gold stars on the emblem commemorate the club’s major continental and world achievements, reinforcing a visual language closely tied to its history.
The home ground is Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, universally known as Morumbi. Set in the Morumbi district of western São Paulo, the stadium is a landmark of the city as well as a football venue. Its scale and status as a club-owned stadium give it unusual institutional weight in Brazilian football, and Morumbi remains a defining part of the team’s public image.
On the field, Sao Paulo’s tradition joins organized possession and tactical discipline with an expectation of technical, attractive football. That identity is connected to the club’s development ecosystem, particularly the Cotia academy, which has long supplied high-level prospects for the senior setup. The broader model balances youth integration with experienced professionals and selected international talent, linking local development to the demands of domestic and South American competition.
The club’s history reaches across the Campeonato Paulista, the national top flight and the Copa Libertadores. It has built a reputation as a foundational member of Brazil’s traditional elite, with sustained top-flight continuity and a distinguished international record that includes multiple Libertadores triumphs and intercontinental and FIFA club world titles. These achievements give the tricolor shield significance beyond its regional base.
Sao Paulo operates as a civil non-profit association rather than a conventional private company. An elected president and deliberative council shape its administration, preserving a strong member-based political tradition. That structure, the Morumbi setting, the Cotia pathway and the club’s red, white and black symbols together form a distinctive sporting culture rooted in São Paulo and projected across Brazil and South America.
Last matches statistics for Sao Paulo
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flamengo
1 - 1
Sao Paulo
|
0 / 2 |
|
84 | 8 | - | 1 |
|
Gremio
2 - 1
Sao Paulo
|
5 / 18 |
|
85 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
|
Bolívar
1 - 1
Sao Paulo
|
2 / 11 |
|
72 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
|
Sao Paulo
1 - 1
Coritiba
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Sao Paulo
3 - 1
Bolívar
|
4 / 12 |
|
80 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
|
Chapecoense-sc
1 - 0
Sao Paulo
|
4 / 21 |
|
90 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
|
Sao Paulo
2 - 1
RB Bragantino
|
7 / 16 |
|
71 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
|
Sao Paulo
2 - 0
Atletico-MG
|
5 / 23 |
|
0% | 19 | 1 | 0 |
|
Boca Juniors
1 - 0
Sao Paulo
|
3 / 8 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 2 |
|
Palmeiras
2 - 0
Sao Paulo
|
2 / 8 |
|
0% | 12 | 1 1 | 5 |
Detailed statistics Sao Paulo
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Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Latest start lineups Sao Paulo (XI)
Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo
Serie A 2026 - 1492378
Boca Juniors vs Sao Paulo
CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 - 1629830
Sao Paulo vs Atletico-MG
Serie A 2026 - 1492368
Sao Paulo vs RB Bragantino
Serie A 2026 - 1492358
Chapecoense-sc vs Sao Paulo
Serie A 2026 - 1492342
Sao Paulo vs Bolívar
CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 - 1607653
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