Lingard and more: players who have worn Corinthians’ number 77 shirt | OneFootball

The English attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard was announced last Friday as a new signing for Corinthians. The former Manchester United and England national team player will wear an iconic shirt for the black-and-white team: number 77.

Uncommon in other teams, this number holds special significance for Timão. After all, it was in 1977 that the club won the Campeonato Paulista title and ended a drought of more than two decades without lifting a trophy.

In recent years, some players have tried to make the number their own – in total, five athletes have worn the 77. The list includes big names like Marcelinho Carioca and Jô, but also some who didn’t make their mark at Corinthians. Remember below those who have already worn the number:

Marcelinho Carioca

One of Timão’s greatest idols, Marcelinho Carioca wore the number 77 in his last stint with the black-and-white club, in 2006. At the time, the traditional number of the “Angel Foot,” number 7, belonged to Roger Flores.

The 77 didn’t bring luck to Marcelinho. That season, he played only five matches for Corinthians, with four losses and one win.

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Jadson

Later, Jadson took on the number in 2017, upon his return to the Parque São Jorge team. At the time, the number 10 shirt belonged to midfielder Guilherme.

The midfielder found success with the number. He scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 48 games that year and won two titles: the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro. After Guilherme left, Jadson reclaimed the number 10.

(Photo: Daniel Augusto Jr/Ag. Corinthians)

Jô

Another Corinthians idol to wear the 77 was Jô. He took the number in 2020, when he returned for his third and final spell at the club. At the time, number 7 belonged to Luan.

That season, the striker played 34 matches, scored eight goals, and provided one assist. The year was marked by a runner-up finish in the state championship to Palmeiras.

Chrystian Barletta

In 2023, it was Chrystian Barletta’s turn to wear the number. The attacking midfielder was signed from São Bernardo after standing out in the Paulistão, but he didn’t establish himself in the team. A lifelong Timão fan, he played only five matches in the black-and-white shirt and was transferred to Ceará.

Igor Coronado

The last to wear Corinthians’ 77 was Igor Coronado. The midfielder arrived at the beginning of 2024 with high expectations and chose the number because of its Corinthians history. However, his stint was low-key.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Coronado played 67 matches for Timão, scored seven goals, and provided five assists. He mutually terminated his contract during the last season and returned to Middle Eastern football. The number 77 shirt has been vacant since then.

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