Gabi Zanotti scores again, nears Corinthians Women’s scoring lead in 2026 | OneFootball

Gabi Zanotti found the net again for Corinthians Women this Saturday (26) and climbed to an important spot among the team’s top scorers in 2026. The midfielder scored Alvinegro’s only goal in the 2-1 loss to São Paulo at Neo Química Arena in the first leg of the Brazilian Women’s Championship final. With her goal in the Majestoso, the No. 10 reached 12 goals this season and moved to just one behind Jaqueline, the Brabas’ current top scorer this year.

The goal also ended a stretch without Zanotti scoring for Corinthians. Even during that run, the experienced midfielder remained directly involved in the team’s attacking output and ranks among the leaders in both goals and assists this season.

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The defeat in the first Majestoso of the final means Corinthians will have to bounce back in the return leg. The teams meet again next Saturday, October 3, at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at MorumBIS, to decide the 2026 national champion.

Zanotti closes in on Jaqueline in the scoring race

With the goal scored against São Paulo, Zanotti reached 12 in 32 matches this season. The No. 10 moved past Jhonson, who has 11 goals in 30 games, and took sole possession of second place among Corinthians’ scorers in 2026.

Jaqueline remains at the top. The forward has 13 goals in 30 matches and holds just a one-goal advantage over Zanotti. Jhonson completes the trio that has already reached double digits this season.

Next comes Ariel Godoi, with nine goals in 19 matches, while Vic Albuquerque has eight in 34 games. Duda Sampaio and Andressa Alves have each scored four times in 25 appearances.

Gisela Robledo, Belén Aquino, Erika, and Thaís Ferreira have three goals each. Carol Nogueira, Letícia Monteiro, and Tamires have two apiece, while Paola Garcia, Ana Vitória, Ivana Fuso, and Rhaizza have each found the net once in 2026.

As a result, the Brabas’ scoring chart this season stands at Jaqueline (13), Gabi Zanotti (12), Jhonson (11), Ariel Godoi (9), Vic Albuquerque (8), Duda Sampaio and Andressa Alves (4), Gisela Robledo, Belén Aquino, Erika and Thaís Ferreira (3), Carol Nogueira, Letícia Monteiro and Tamires (2), plus Paola Garcia, Ana Vitória, Ivana Fuso and Rhaizza (1).

Gabi Zanotti also stands out in assists

Zanotti’s impact on Alvinegro’s attack is not limited to goals. The midfielder also sits in second place in Corinthians’ assists ranking in 2026, with nine assists.

Belén Aquino remains the leader in that category, with 10 assists. Right behind Zanotti is Andressa Alves, who has delivered eight key passes.

Vic Albuquerque, Juliete, and Tamires have six assists each, while Gisela Robledo has four. Jaqueline also ranks among the team’s top players in the category, with three.

The numbers reinforce Zanotti’s role in the Brabas’ attacking production. Combining her goals and assists, the No. 10 has 21 direct goal contributions this season, with 12 goals and nine assists.

There is, however, an inconsistency in the data provided for the rest of the assists ranking: Duda Mineira appears with both three and two assists at the same time. Because of this, that number needs to be confirmed before publication to avoid recording an incorrect statistic.

Corinthians will have to respond at MorumBIS

Zanotti’s goal was not enough to prevent defeat in the first match of the final. Corinthians took the field missing three players: Thaís Regina was suspended after being sent off against Bahia, while Erika was out with knee pain. Ana Vitória, meanwhile, is still in the transition process after recovering from an abdominal injury.

With São Paulo’s 2-1 win, the Brazilian Women’s Championship will be decided in the second Majestoso. Corinthians and São Paulo face off again on Saturday (3), at 4:30 p.m., at MorumBIS.

In addition to the title race, the match could also bring new changes to the Brabas’ individual rankings. Zanotti enters the decisive clash once again close to the top of the scoring chart, while Belén Aquino remains ahead among Corinthians’ top assist providers in 2026.

Check out the Brabas’ scoring chart in 2026:

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