Andreas Pereira on form, targets recent record v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Midfielder Andreas Pereira started 2026 at a fast pace and is already establishing himself as one of the main playmakers in Brazilian football this season. With five assists in just the first few weeks of the year, the number eight is showing leadership and efficiency in creating plays—numbers that stand out when compared to the recent performance of Palmeiras’ top assist providers.

To give you an idea of the scale of his good form, Andreas has already reached almost 50% of the total assists of Palmeiras’ leaders in recent seasons. In 2025, Raphael Veiga and Mauricio were Verdão’s top assist men, both with 11 assists. In 2024, the highlight was Estêvão, who also finished the year with 11 assists.

The recent record, however, belongs to Raphael Veiga, who ended the 2023 season with an impressive 18 decisive passes.

Consistency and Leadership

Andreas’ start is not just about the cold numbers. On the field, the midfielder has shown:

Craftiness in the Derby

He’s not only in great form on the field but also off it. Recently, in the Derby against Corinthians, Palmeiras’ number eight was involved in a situation that made national headlines.

After the referee awarded a penalty to the rival, Andreas went to the penalty spot, wiped his boot, and shortly after, Depay slipped and missed the chance to open the score.

When asked, Andreas Pereira gave his version of the incident:

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