Dorival’s wildcard: Bidon shines in busiest season at Corinthians | OneFootball

Coach Dorival Júnior’s wildcard, Breno Bidon has been one of the standouts for Corinthians even amid a turbulent year for the team on the field. Timão has been dealing with a long period of inconsistency, especially in the Brazilian Championship, but the young player has shown growth and is experiencing his season with the most games as a professional.

The young midfielder has already racked up 50 matches for Corinthians this season, 39 of them as a starter, with one goal and one assist. Wearing the number 27 shirt, he has surpassed last season, when he played 44 games with the first team, scoring once and providing two assists.

Despite modest numbers, Bidon has become a key piece for Corinthians’ midfield this season. On several occasions, the youngster has been praised by Dorival Júnior for his strategic understanding and quality with the ball at his feet.

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Bidon was promoted at the start of 2024 after shining in the team’s Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior victory. He began training with the professional squad and quickly made his debut in March of that year, coming on in the second half of the match against Água Santa in the Campeonato Paulista.

That same year, playing as a defensive midfielder, the number 27 had his first run as a starter between April and July under Portuguese coach Antônio Oliveira. With the arrival of Ramón Díaz, the player lost some space but finished the season in the starting eleven.

At the beginning of the current season, Bidon missed Corinthians’ first games because he was with the Brazil U-20 national team. Because of this and the high competition in Corinthians’ midfield, he alternated between the bench and the starting lineup until, in April, Timão decided to dismiss Ramón Díaz.

Bidon underwent a position change and became a wildcard under Dorival

With the arrival of coach Dorival Júnior, Breno Bidon improved even more at Corinthians and began to play a new role on the field. Following Rodrigo Garro’s knee injury, the coach decided to test the youngster as a more advanced midfielder, which gave him more freedom on the pitch.

On several occasions, Dorival has made it clear that he sees Bidon as a classic midfielder, not a defensive one. The number 27 gained prominence as a defensive midfielder under Ramón Díaz, but has changed positions since the new coach’s arrival.

In a recent press conference, Lucas Silvestre, Corinthians’ assistant coach, described Breno Bidon as a “wildcard”, highlighting the youngster’s versatility and adaptability. He also said he sees Brazilian national team potential in the “Son of Terrão.”

Breno Bidon is a trusted member of Corinthians’ current coaching staff, as proven by the numbers. According to the portal Transfermarkt, the number 27 is the player most used by Dorival Júnior, alongside goalkeeper Hugo Souza. Both have made 31 appearances.

With Bidon on the rise, Corinthians return to the field this weekend to face Botafogo in the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off this Sunday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena.

Bidon’s numbers as a Corinthians professional

Upcoming Corinthians matches

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