Corinthians striker sets assists record in Brazil knockouts since debut | OneFootball

Corinthians secured qualification for the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals on Thursday night (20). Playing in front of their home fans at Neo Química Arena, Timão defeated Argentina’s Rosario Central 1-0, with Breno Bidon scoring in the 35th minute of the second half. The goal play featured direct involvement from Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward had been brought on by coach Fernando Diniz ten minutes earlier and took the free kick that led to Bidon’s decisive finish.

In addition to helping Corinthians advance, Memphis reached an impressive individual milestone. Since making his Corinthians debut in September 2024, the No. 10 has moved into a tie for the most assists in knockout matches in Brazilian football.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

According to Sofascore data, Memphis has recorded nine key passes in knockout matches during the period analyzed. He matched Atlético-MG’s Gustavo Scarpa, but reached the mark in 21 matches, while the midfielder needed 32 games.

The duo holds a wide lead over the players tied for third place. Alan Patrick and Alexandro Bernabei, of Internacional, Tomás Cuello, currently at Atlético-MG, and Hulk, of Fluminense, are all tied with five assists each. Cuello and Hulk also played for Athletico-PR and Atlético-MG, respectively, during the period considered.

Of Memphis’ nine assists in knockout clashes, six came in continental competitions. Three of them were recorded during Corinthians’ 2024 Copa Sudamericana campaign: one against Fortaleza in the quarterfinals and two against Argentina’s Racing in the semifinals.

The other three decisive contributions in international tournaments came in the Libertadores. In 2025, Memphis provided two assists in the clashes against Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the preliminary round. His ninth assist came in last Thursday’s win over Rosario Central.

The other three assists were important in Corinthians’ 2025 Campeonato Paulista campaign. Memphis provided one assist in the quarterfinal against Mirassol, another in the semifinal against Santos, and one more in the final against Palmeiras, which Timão won.

Corinthians will not play another knockout match until September, when they will face Argentina’s Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals. Until then, the team will have three Brazilian Championship matches.

The first of those will be this Sunday (23) at 7:30 p.m. Timão visit Coritiba at Couto Pereira in Paraná for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.

Leaders in assists in knockout matches since September 2024

Memphis Depay’s assists in knockout matches for Corinthians

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