João Schmidt shines for Santos in crucial run | OneFootball

After going through a difficult time at Santos, João Schmidt established himself with the arrival of Juan Pablo Vojvoda. The midfielder has become a key player for the team in this final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

The 32-year-old player is the leader in accurate passes for Peixe in Serie A, with 1000 (89% accuracy). Additionally, he has 14 decisive passes, 59 accurate long passes, 120 duels won, 51 tackles, 31 interceptions, one goal, and two assists. The data is from Sofascore.

The goal came in Santos' 3-0 victory over Sport last Friday, during the 36th round of the tournament. Schmidt hadn't scored since March 2nd, when he helped in the 2-0 win over Red Bull Bragantino in the quarter-finals of the Paulista Championship.

A Year of Ups and Downs

After standing out in Serie B in 2024, João Schmidt fluctuated this season. He started the year on the bench but gained the confidence of Pedro Caixinha in the final stretch of the Paulista and became a starter.

However, with the arrival of Cleber Xavier, the midfielder's performance dropped, and he faced a lot of criticism from the fans. As a result, he lost his place again, even after Vojvoda's hiring.

The experienced player, however, turned things around and became a key player in the Argentine's lineup. Against Internacional, for example, Santos improved after Schmidt entered in the second half and managed to secure a draw.

Now, Peixe hopes to continue counting on the midfielder's help to avoid relegation.

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