Maik leads under-20 defender attack stats for São Paulo in Brasileirão | OneFootball

The victory of São Paulo by 3-0 over Internacional, at Vila Belmiro, reinforced Maik's importance to the São Paulo team. With good numbers, the Cotia native is currently the most offensively participative under-20 defender in the Brasileirão. Scorer of the second goal of the night, the right-back once again stood out in attack and consolidated his consistency throughout the championship.

Against Inter, Maik scored at 47 minutes of the first half, finishing first-time after a pass from Bobadilla and benefiting from a deflection in the defense. The goal confirms the offensive role he has been playing in the team, which goes far beyond the traditional marking function.

In the main national competition, the full-back has nine games (eight as a starter), two goals, and two assists, resulting in a direct involvement in São Paulo's goals every 152 minutes, the best mark among defenders in the category, according to Sofascore. Additionally, he has accumulated six key passes, reinforcing his importance in creating plays on the right side.

Defensively, Maik maintains solid numbers: 53% efficiency in duels, 22 tackles, and no major defensive errors recorded. Currently, the defender is experiencing a series of three matches in Hernán Crespo's starting lineup.

São Paulo's Situation

With the result, São Paulo, led by Maik, sank Inter into the relegation zone of the Brasileirão and secured the eighth place in the table, a position that could earn the team a spot in the Pre-Libertadores, should Cruzeiro or Fluminense win the Copa do Brasil.

São Paulo concludes the season next Sunday, when they visit Vitória at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Barradão, in Salvador, in another match against a team fighting against relegation. Internacional, on the other hand, will face Red Bull Bragantino at Beira-Rio, on the same day and time.

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