In form at Palmeiras, Allan eyes goal target set with Raphael Veiga | OneFootball

Palmeiras heads into another Copa Libertadores de América fixture with one name in the spotlight: Allan. A product of the Academy, the midfielder is enjoying a breakthrough spell in the first team and has become one of the most-used players this season.

In 2026, Allan has featured in 22 of the 23 matches played by Verdão, matching the tally of Marlon Freitas and Flaco López. In addition to his heavy workload, the player has also contributed offensively: he has four goals this year and is the team’s third-leading scorer, behind López with nine and Vitor Roque with six.

His recent performances reinforce the strong form he is in. In the Derby, Allan was one of the standout players, proving decisive both in build-up play and in his intensity off the ball — traits that have secured his place among the starters.

The player’s development has gone hand in hand with the confidence he has gained throughout the season. Compared to 2025, the leap is clear: last year, Allan played 54 matches and scored three goals. In 2026, however, in just 23 games, he has already surpassed that mark with four goals.

Part of that growth is also tied to personal goals. The midfielder revealed a conversation with Raphael Veiga, one of Palmeiras’ key players in recent years, and set a clear target: to reach at least ten goals this season.

Previously seen as an option, Allan has now taken on an important role in midfield, with direct involvement in attacking moves and a constant presence in the team’s main plays.

This Thursday (16), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), Palmeiras faces Sporting Cristal at Allianz Parque in the Libertadores group stage. The expectation is that Allan will keep his place in the starting lineup.

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