Calleri ends two-year goal drought in derby against Santos, check it out | OneFootball

Jonathan Calleri was a decisive figure for São Paulo to secure a 1-1 draw against Santos last Wednesday at Vila Belmiro, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship. The Argentine found the back of the net and ensured a point for the Tricolor.

Calleri took advantage of a cross from Lucas and headed the ball into Gabriel Brazão's net. With the goal, the striker ended a two-year drought without scoring in derbies against São Paulo's rivals.

The center-forward hadn't scored in a derby since January 2024. On that occasion, the number 9 scored a goal in the 2-1 victory over Corinthians in the Paulista, breaking São Paulo's taboo at the Neo Química Arena.

The scenario repeated itself last Wednesday, with Calleri scoring in a derby after two years and one month. Thanks to the striker's goal, São Paulo returned to the capital with at least one point.

It's worth remembering that Calleri wasn't even listed for six of the 10 derbies São Paulo played last season. The Argentine suffered a severe left knee injury in mid-April and was undergoing treatment throughout the year.

Calleri's Return

After nine long months of recovery following knee surgery, Calleri returned to the field in January this year as a significant homegrown reinforcement for São Paulo, which struggled with a shortage of strikers in 2025.

The number 9 returned to the field in the match against São Bernardo, in the second round of the Paulista Championship, and was cheered by the fans present at Morumbis.

The striker has publicly admitted that he is not yet 100% physically and reinforced this statement after the draw against Santos.

Despite this, Calleri is already in the running for São Paulo's top scorer of the season. The Tricolor captain scored his third goal of the season, equaling his teammate Luciano, who also found the net three times so far. It remains to be seen who will finish the year with more goals.

With Calleri, São Paulo returns to the field this Saturday to face Primavera at Morumbis, in the penultimate round of the Paulista Championship.

Standings Situation

With the result, São Paulo reached its third game unbeaten, with two wins and a draw in this stretch. The Tricolor remains undefeated in the Brazilian Championship and is in fifth place, with four points from two matches.

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