Neymar? Meet the Brasileirão's most efficient player | OneFootball

The Brasileirão reached the September and October FIFA dates with 28 rounds played. So far, 739 goals have been scored in 277 matches. As a result, the Brasileirão maintains an average of 2.67 goals per match. Therefore, 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 have stood out for their effectiveness on the pitch.

That is why RTI Esporte Agencyprepared a survey with the top 5 most effective players in the Brazilian Championship so far. It is important to point out that this list is not simply a ranking of who scored the most goals or who was involved in the most direct goal-scoring plays. Rather, it highlights players who 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 net, these players also know how to be efficient and make the most of the chances created. The data comes from Sofascore.

# 1 Kevin Viveros

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 rating of 7.20 per match.

#2 Gabigol

Gabigol has scored 11 goals in the Brazilian Championship. Santos’ top scorer in the competition, he averages 0.58 goals per match. The forward averages 2.47 shots on goal per game. As a result, his goal conversion rate is 23.4%, with an average final rating of 7.10 per game.

#3 Pedro

The Flamengo striker is the Brazilian Championship’s second-leading scorer with 16 goals. However, the Brazil national team forward needs more time on the pitch to convert 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 the Brasileirão.

#4 Alan Lescano

As mentioned earlier, the survey 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 the Brasileirão. Therefore, his average is 0.5 goals per match, with 1.5 shots per game. His average final rating is 7.65. In another analysis, that number could place him as the most effective player in the Brasileirão, but other data is taken into account for the final tally.

#5 Neymar

Rounding out the top 5 is forward Neymar. The Santos player also averages 0.5 goals per match. However, the forward needs 3.67 shots per match to score.

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