In new role, Ivana Fuso climbs Corinthians Women assist chart in 2026 | OneFootball

On the night of last Monday (18), Corinthians traveled to Arena do Jacaré, in Minas Gerais, to face Cruzeiro in a match valid for the 11th round of the qualifying stage of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship, and were defeated 3-2. The goals for the Brabas were scored by midfielder Andressa Alves and forward Jaqueline.

Even with the negative result, Alvinegro remained at the top of the national competition with 25 points — eight wins, one draw, and two losses — with 27 goals scored and 12 conceded. The defeat also changed the Brabas’ assist rankings for the 2026 season. Ivana Fuso, an attacking midfielder by trade who has been playing as a right-back, recorded her second assist of the year.

Photo: Cris Mattos/Agência Corinthians

She is now level with Letícia Monteiro and Jaqueline, who also have two assists each. Ivana was involved in Corinthians’ second goal in the match, when she crossed for Jaqueline to score the equalizer. Previously, the 25-year-old had been on one assist alongside Gisela Robledo, Jhonson, Duda Sampaio, Gi Fernandes, Ariel Godoi, and Duda Mineira.

Leading Timão’s assist rankings in 2026 are: Andressa Alves (eight) and Gabi Zanotti (five). Ivana Fuso was signed by Corinthians in the middle of last year and, since then, has played 30 matches (15 as a starter), with 21 wins, four draws, and five losses — a 74.4% success rate. In addition, she has four goals and four assists, along with two titles won: the Women’s Libertadores (2025) and the Brazilian Championship (2025).

Corinthians now turn their focus back to the Paulista Championship. This Thursday (21), at 7:15 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will host Santos FC at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, for the third round of the state competition’s qualifying stage.

Brabas assist rankings 2026:

1) Andressa Alves – eight assists 2) Gabi Zanotti – seven assists 3) Juliete – five assists 4) Vic Albuquerque, Belén Aquino, and Tamires – three assists each 5) Ivana Fuso*, Letícia Monteiro, and Jaqueline – two assists each 6) Gisela Robledo, Jhonson, Duda Sampaio, Gi Fernandes, Ariel Godoi, and Duda Mineira – one assist each

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