Ten Corinthians players pass 2,000-minute mark in first half of 2026 | OneFootball

Corinthians wrapped up the first half of the 2026 season with a busy schedule and heavy use of part of the squad. In total, Timão played 37 matches across five different competitions: the Supercopa do Brasil, Campeonato Paulista, Copa Libertadores, Campeonato Brasileiro, and Copa do Brasil.

During the period, the team went through a change in technical leadership, with Dorival Júnior leaving in April and Fernando Diniz arriving. Even with the change in the coaching staff, the club used 35 players in the competitions it played, but some names had consistent involvement with the team.

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The minutes survey, based on data from the Transfermarkt platform, shows that ten players surpassed the 2,000-minute mark on the pitch in the first half of the year. The gap to the other players is significant: the 11th-ranked player did not reach 1,200 minutes played.

At the top of the list is Hugo Souza. The Corinthians goalkeeper totaled 2,970 minutes on the pitch in 33 matches played and was the club’s most-used player during the period. Next comes center-back Gustavo Henrique, with 2,700 minutes in 30 matches.

Completing the group of the three players with the most minutes is Matheus Bidu. The left-back played in 31 matches and totaled 2,572 minutes on the pitch.

In fourth place is Matheuzinho, with 2,484 minutes in 31 matches. Center-back Gabriel Paulista is fifth, with 2,338 minutes accumulated in 28 matches.

The midfield also appears among the most-used players. Breno Bidon played 31 matches and reached 2,296 minutes, while Rodrigo Garro was on the pitch for 2,206 minutes in 33 matches.

At the bottom of the ranking of the ten players with the most time on the pitch are Yuri Alberto, Raniele, and André. The center-forward has 2,191 minutes in 29 matches, while the defensive midfielder accumulated 2,101 minutes in 30 matches. Youngster André rounds out the list with 2,073 minutes in 29 appearances.

Besides the top ten, other players also had important involvement but remained below the established mark. André Ramalho appears in 11th place, with 1,192 minutes in 15 matches. After him are Allan, with 1,148 minutes in 22 matches, and André Carrillo, with 1,068 minutes in 25 matches.

No other player in the Corinthians squad surpassed 1,000 minutes played in the first half of the year. The squad returns to activities on June 25 to continue the competitions.

The first commitment after the break will be a friendly against Cascavel, scheduled for July 12. After that, Timão returns to official action against Remo in the Campeonato Brasileiro, in a match set for July 22 at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians players with the most minutes on the pitch in the first half of 2026:

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