Matheus Pereira nets first for Corinthians, joins 2026 scoring chart | OneFootball

Corinthians drew 1-1 with FC Cascavel on Sunday afternoon (12) at Estádio Olímpico Regional Jacy Miguel Scanagatta, in Cascavel, Paraná, in a friendly played during the break for the 2026 World Cup. The black-and-white side’s goal was scored by Matheus Pereira, who found the net for the first time since joining the club.

With his first goal for Timão, the midfielder joined the list of Corinthians’ top scorers this season. He now has one goal in 2026, alongside Kaio César, Matheuzinho, Memphis Depay, João Pedro Tchoca, Vitinho, Gui Negão, and André Ramalho.

Photo: ©Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians

At the top of Corinthians’ scoring chart remains Yuri Alberto, with six goals this season. André Luiz is in second place with five, followed by Gustavo Henrique, who has four. Breno Bidon sits in fourth place with three goals. Next are Zakaria Labyad, Rodrigo Garro, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Matheus Bidu, Kayke, Gabriel Paulista, and Raniele, all with two goals each.

In addition to the updated scoring chart, Corinthians’ assist rankings remain unchanged after the friendly. Rodrigo Garro continues as the team’s leading provider in 2026, with 11 assists. Yuri Alberto comes next with four assists, while Matheuzinho is in third place with three.

Pedro Raul, Gustavo Henrique, Kaio César, and Matheus Bidu have two assists each. Jesse Lingard, André Carrillo, Zakaria Labyad, Memphis Depay, Dieguinho, Vitinho, and Ryan complete the list with one assist each.

Corinthians top scorers in 2026

Corinthians assist rankings in 2026

The friendly against FC Cascavel was part of the preparation of Fernando Diniz’s squad during the pause in the national calendar. After the draw in Paraná, Corinthians will continue training before official competitions resume.

Timão’s next match will be on July 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face Remo at Neo Química Arena in the 19th and final round of the first half of the Brazilian Championship. The team currently sits 10th in the table, with 24 points from 18 matches, a record of six wins, six draws, and six losses, as well as 18 goals scored and 19 conceded.

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