Santos fans rate João Basso’s season as just “average” | OneFootball

João Basso's season at Santos ended quietly and away from the spotlight. His last game was on July 26, when the defender started in the 2-2 draw with Sport, away from home, in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. From then on, the 28-year-old defender completely fell off the technical staff's radar and did not return to the field until the end of the year.

In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, 39.13% of fans believe the athlete's season was average, while 22.61% consider it good. Another 21.74% deemed it bad. Finally, 15.65% rated it as terrible and 0.87% as excellent.

Santos fans consider João Basso's season "average"

The arrival of Juan Pablo Vojvoda marked a clear turning point in Basso's situation within the squad. The coach made adjustments in the defensive sector, and some players ended up losing their spots, including the defender. Since the match against Sport, Santos played 23 more games, and João Basso was listed only nine times. However, he was not utilized in any of them. In the two most recent matches, he was not even on the bench, highlighting the sharp decline in his standing.

The increase in competition helps explain the situation. In the last transfer window, Santos sought reinforcements for the sector and brought in Adonis Frías and Alexis Duarte, who quickly established themselves as the starting pair. Besides them, the squad also includes Luan Peres, Zé Ivaldo, and Luisão, which further reduced Basso's space within the defensive hierarchy.

The defender's trajectory at the club, in fact, was marked by fluctuations. Signed in 2023, he finished that Brazilian Championship as a starter but was negotiated with Estoril after relegation. He returned from loan in June 2024, was reintegrated into the squad, and ended the season as one of Fábio Carille's starting eleven. However, in 2025, he could not maintain consistency. His best moment occurred between May and July, when he managed to gain a sequence under Cléber Xavier's command, before losing his spot again.

Overall, João Basso played 12 matches in the season, ten of them as a starter, scored one goal, and received three yellow cards. Modest numbers that reflect a year of few opportunities and many uncertainties. With the end of the season and out of Vojvoda's plans, the defender's future at Santos becomes a question mark for 2026.

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