Maurício at Palmeiras: strong stats, mixed form this year | OneFootball

Good numbers, but inconsistency in the second half of the year. The year of midfielder Maurício, who alternated between being a starter and a substitute during 2025, helps to explain the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by Palmeiras this season.

Maurício was the fourth top scorer of the season, with ten goals—tied with Facundo Torres—and behind Flaco López (25), Vitor Roque (20), and Estêvão (12). However, he stood out in playmaking with 11 assists (the leader in this category on the squad). He played in 53 matches.

However, after a very good first half of the year, since the Club World Cup in July, the number 18 has struggled to establish himself at Palmeiras. The midfielder played in 31 of the 35 matches during this period, but with inconsistent participation: he started in only 15 games.

This drop is also related to the tactical setup: after using a two-striker formation with Vitor Roque and Flaco López, Palmeiras, playing in a 4-4-2, stopped using central attacking midfielders. Maurício competed for a spot with Raphael Veiga and Sosa as the left midfielder—however, none of them secured a regular starting position, which explains the low number of games started after the Club World Cup. On the right, Felipe Anderson and Allan alternated as starters.

Maurício joined Verdão in 2024 and signed a contract until 2029. The Alviverde paid 10.5 million euros, about R$ 60.6 million. For 2026, the player will face competition from the same players for the position, as Abel Ferreira's team has not announced any departures or arrivals so far.

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