Corinthians midfielder stands out in Libertadores stats among peers | OneFootball

Corinthians visited Estudiantes on Wednesday night (9) at Jorge Luís Hirschi Stadium in La Plata, Argentina, for the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals, and drew 1-1. The result means the Alvinegro will need a simple win in the second match to advance to the semifinals.

Corinthians’ goal was scored by forward Kaio César after a pass from midfielder Rodrigo Garro, who has been one of the standout performers in the Conmebol Libertadores among all midfielders. According to a survey by R10 Score, besides leading the international competition in assists (5), the Argentine ranks first in big chances created (8), leads in clear-cut chances created (7), and is second in duels won (50). In addition, he is the Serie A player with the most goal-setting passes this year, with 12, and leads Corinthians in that category among all players.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Since arriving at Corinthians in January 2024, after standing out for Argentina’s Talleres, he has scored 18 goals and provided 34 assists in 146 matches (119 as a starter), with 63 wins, 41 draws, and 42 losses – a 52.5% success rate. Wearing the No. 8 shirt, he was key to the team’s surge in the Brasileirão the year before last (from the relegation zone to the Libertadores qualifying stage – seventh place with 56 points), and was also part of the title-winning squads in the Campeonato Paulista (2025), Copa do Brasil (2025), and Supercopa do Brasil (2026), against Palmeiras, Vasco da Gama, and Flamengo, respectively.

Rodrigo Garro has been managing to recover his best form since the arrival of coach Fernando Diniz, hired in April. In 45 matches this season, he has three goals and 12 assists. The Argentine leads the Conmebol Libertadores in goal-setting passes, ahead of Flaco López of Palmeiras and Matías Fernández of Argentina’s Independiente Rivadavia, both with four assists.

Before setting up Kaio César on Wednesday night, his last assist for Corinthians had come on May 14, in the 1-0 win over Barra-SC in the second leg of the fifth round of the 2026 Copa do Brasil, when he assisted Yuri Alberto for the game’s only goal. With Rodrigo Garro available, before facing Estudiantes-ARG again in midweek, Corinthians are preparing to return to the pitch next Sunday (13) at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

The club from Parque São Jorge will face Flamengo at Maracanã Stadium in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Currently, Timão sit in 12th place with 32 points – eight wins, eight draws, and 10 losses – with 27 goals scored and 27 conceded.

Rodrigo Garro’s assists for Corinthians in the Libertadores; competition leader in the category

4) Estudiantes 1 x 1 Corinthians – 09/09/2026 – Libertadores 2026 – one assist3) Corinthians 2 x 0 Peñarol – 30/04/2026 – 2026 Libertadores Group Stage – one assist2) Corinthians 2 x 0 Independiente Santa Fé – 15/04/2026 – 2026 Libertadores Group Stage – one assist1) Platense 0 x 2 Corinthians – 09/04/2026 – 2026 Libertadores Group Stage – two assists

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