Gustavo Henrique climbs to joint fourth among Corinthians' scoring centre-backs this century | OneFootball

Gustavo Henrique scored for Corinthians but could not prevent a 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro at Neo Química Arena. His finish took him to 12 club goals and joint fourth among the team’s scoring centre-backs this century.

Meu Timao notes that the defender has climbed the club’s historical list for the position this century. He moved past Anderson Cléber and now shares fourth with Danilo Avelar and Fábio Luciano. Ahead are Balbuena on 15, Gil on 19, and leader Chicão with 42.

Wearing number 13, he has scored six times this season. He opened the year by breaking the deadlock in a 3-0 win over Ponte Preta in the Campeonato Paulista. Months later he netted in three straight Libertadores ties, twice against Independiente Santa Fe and once versus Peñarol.

In August he also struck first against Internacional in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 second leg. Corinthians won 2-1 on the night but went out on aggregate.

Signed in 2024, Gustavo Henrique has made 112 appearances, the 10th most by a Corinthians centre-back this century. By year end he is likely to overtake Felipe on 116 and Bruno Méndez on 119.

He now turns to the Libertadores second leg against Rosario Central of Argentina on Thursday at Neo Química Arena, kick-off 21:30. The first game ended level, so the winners advance to the quarter-finals. If it is drawn again, the tie will be settled on penalties.

Source: Meu Timao

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