Santos standout performers so far, up to round 8 of the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Despite starting the Brazilian Championship in poor form, Santos has players who have stood out in this early stage of the competition. With just seven points, the team from the coast sits in 16th place, close to the relegation zone, but still has some players making an impact in the tournament.

Neymar and Gabigol lead Santos’ performances in the Brazilian Championship. According to Sofascore, the No. 10 tops the list with an average rating of 7.77, followed by Gabriel with 7.55. The issue for both players is fitness: neither has played more than four matches in the league, with Neymar appearing in three and Gabigol in four.

They are followed by Lucas Veríssimo, who had an excellent return debut for Santos. Gabriel Menino, Oliva, Thaciano, and Zé Rafael are other standout players for Peixe.

By objective metrics, Neymar and Gabigol once again lead Santos. The two are the team’s top scorers in the Brazilian Championship, with six of the 10 goals Peixe has scored in the competition. Each forward has found the net three times.

Although Santos has struggled creatively, with great difficulty building up play, the team has other standouts when it comes to passing accuracy. Zé Rafael, Mayke, and Alexis Duarte are the players with the highest completion rates, all above 90%.

On the defensive side, Christian Oliva is Santos’ main standout. In four matches for the team, the Uruguayan has already recorded 22 defensive actions, including 11 tackles and 11 clearances. Luan Peres and Igor Vinícius are two other important players in defense.

Santos’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

After drawing with Cruzeiro, Santos reached seven points and moved out of the relegation zone. The team is in 16th place, one point ahead of Botafogo, who are in 17th.

Santos’ next match

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