He’s the captain, Gustavo Gómez chasing another milestone with Verdão! | OneFootball

Palmeiras faces Novorizontino this Sunday (8), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), with the chance to win the 2026 Paulista Championship. On the field will be the longest-serving player in the squad and the leader of a victorious era: Gustavo Gómez.

The defender became the undisputed captain of Verdão starting in 2022, after Felipe Melo’s departure. Since then, he has worn the captain’s armband in 75.7% of the matches Palmeiras has played under Abel Ferreira.

Ten times Gómez

Gustavo Gómez is the player who has lifted the most trophies in the club’s history. He has already won nine, surpassing names like César Sampaio, Ademir da Guia, and Junqueira, all with seven. If Palmeiras wins the state title this Sunday (8), the Paraguayan will become the first to lift ten trophies for Alviverde.

The armband has an owner

In the last four full seasons and at the start of the current one, Gómez has been the unanimous choice when it comes to wearing the Palmeiras captain’s armband. Check out the numbers:

So close

The number 15 came close to reaching double digits last year, as Palmeiras finished runners-up in three competitions: Paulistão, Libertadores, and the Brazilian Championship. He even said he would trade one of the two previous Libertadores titles for the 2025 one so that teammates who hadn’t won before could enjoy the achievement.

What does Palmeiras need for the title?

Palmeiras won the first match 1-0 at Arena Barueri and, because of that, has the advantage of a draw in Novo Horizonte. A win also secures the title, while a loss by one goal takes the decision to penalties. A defeat by two or more goals gives the trophy to the home team.

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