See São Paulo’s standout performers after 8 Brasileirão rounds | OneFootball

São Paulo have had a surprising start to the Brazilian Championship and are already among the top teams in the competition, directly battling for first place. With 16 points, the team sits second in the standings, and some of its players have stood out in this early stage of the tournament.

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Some surprises are among São Paulo’s highest-rated players in the tournament so far. According to Sofascore, Sabino tops the list with a 7.31 rating, followed by Danielzinho with 7.30 and Lucas Ramón with 7.23. The first two are also, respectively, the eighth- and ninth-highest-rated players in the competition. It is worth noting that the list only considers players with at least 50% appearance in matches.

Among São Paulo’s top scorers, striker Calleri stands out, already totaling four goals in eight matches. The Argentine ranks third among the Brasileirão’s leading scorers, behind Danilo (5 goals) and Carlos Vinicius (6 goals). Right behind him are Luciano and Danielzinho, with two and one goal, respectively.

In passing, Danielzinho and Marcos Antônio lead among the players who complete the most passes per game. The former Mirassol player averages 57 successful passes per match, with a 90% success rate, while the number 8 has 46, with 91% accuracy.

In defense, Enzo Díaz leads the tackles-per-match statistic with three. Danielzinho and Lucas Ramón top São Paulo’s players in interceptions, with 1.3 each. Among those with the most clearances, Sabino stands out with six per match. The center-back also ranks third in both tackles (2.3) and interceptions (1.1).

Brazilian Championship situation

Despite the loss to Palmeiras last Saturday, São Paulo remain in the fight for the top spots in the Brazilian Championship. Tricolor are second with 16 points, just three behind Palmeiras, the competition leaders.

Before the defeat to Atlético-MG last Wednesday, São Paulo had gone six matches unbeaten in the competition, with six wins and just one draw, marking the club’s best-ever start in the tournament.

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