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·25 September 2026
Kevin Viveros? Meet the Brasileirão’s most clinical player

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·25 September 2026

Brasileirão reached the FIFA dates in September and October with 28 rounds played. So far, 739 goals have been scored in 277 matches. As a result, Brasileirão maintains an average of 2.67 goals per match. Thus, it is possible to say that the forwards are among the main standouts of the competition in 2026. Names like Kevin Viveros, Gabigol, Pedro, Neymar, and even Alan Lescano stand out for their effectiveness on the pitch.
That is why RTI Esporte Agency has put together a ranking of the top 5 most effective players in the Brazilian Championship so far. It is important to note that this list is not simply a survey of who has scored the most goals or who has been involved in the most direct goal-scoring plays. Rather, it highlights players who have needed fewer minutes to score or contribute to goals.
However, by looking at the top 5, it is possible to see that, basically, the Brazilian Championship’s leading scorers are part of this select group. In other words, besides putting the ball in the back of the net, these players also know how to be efficient and make the most of the chances created. The data comes from Sofascore.
Athletico striker Kevin Viveros is the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, with 18 goals in the competition. The forward averages 0.69 goals per match. His goal conversion rate is 23.58%, with an average match rating of 7.20.
Gabigol has scored 11 goals in the Brazilian Championship. Santos’ top scorer in the competition, he averages 0.58 goals per match. The striker averages 2.47 shots on target per game. As a result, his goal conversion rate is 23.4%, with an average rating of 7.10 per game.
The Flamengo striker is the Brazilian Championship’s second-highest scorer with 16 goals. However, the Brazil national team forward needs more time on the pitch to turn his chances into goals. His average is 0.57 goals per match. The striker averages 2.21 shots per game, with an average rating of 7.0 per match in Brasileirão.
As mentioned earlier, the ranking is based on effectiveness. That is why Vasco’s Alan Lescano appears in fourth place. He has played two matches and scored one goal in Brasileirão. Therefore, his average is 0.5 goals per match, with 1.5 shots per game. His average rating is 7.65. In another analysis, this number could place him as the most effective player in Brasileirão, but other data is also taken into account in the final calculation.
Rounding out the top 5 is forward Neymar. The Santos player also averages 0.5 goals per match. However, the striker needs 3.67 shots per match to score.
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