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The defender Sabino finished the season on a high note at São Paulo. Quiet at first, the 29-year-old defender ended the year as one of the most utilized players in the tricolor’s defensive system.

In the first half of the season, Sabino performed well whenever he was called upon. He played in 17 matches, starting in 12 of them, at a time when then-coach Luis Zubeldía saw him as the defender with the best technical quality in ball distribution.

The arrival of Hernán Crespo marked a new chapter in Sabino’s journey at São Paulo. Under the Argentine coach, the defender gained prominence and became one of the most used players in the squad. In total, he played 29 matches under Crespo, starting in 24 of them, and finished the season with a streak of 11 consecutive games in the starting eleven.

Even with mostly solid performances throughout the year, Sabino also faced challenging moments. The toughest episode occurred in the derby against Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena. On that occasion, the defender ended up being nutmegged by Memphis Depay in the play that led to Corinthians’ second goal, in the 3-1 defeat for São Paulo.

Sabino’s Numbers

At the end of the season, he had played 46 matches, starting in 36, and scored three goals. Defensively, he tallied 51 tackles, 66 interceptions, and won 90 duels, according to SofaScore data.

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