Check out the São Paulo players who shone in the 2025 season | OneFootball

The 2025 season for São Paulo was undoubtedly one of the most frustrating in recent years. On the field, the team dealt with inconsistent performances, eliminations, and a series of injuries that decimated the squad. Off the field, the situation was no different: administrative chaos under the management of President Julio Casares directly affected the team's performance. Still, amidst so many disappointments, the Tricolor managed to find some standout players throughout the year. Thus, Gazeta Esportiva has highlighted the best players of the club this season. Check it out!

Rafael

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São Paulo's goalkeeper managed to stay above criticism and ended 2025 as one of the most consistent players in the Tricolor squad.

To gauge his importance, out of the 66 matches played by São Paulo in the year, Rafael was on the field for 59 of them (totaling 5,224 minutes) and ended as the player with the most appearances in the season. Only Luciano, with 56 matches, came close.

The workload was heavy. The Tricolor's defensive system showed flaws throughout the year, leaving the team exposed in several matches and making it easier for opponents to attack. This is reflected in Rafael's numbers, who conceded 57 goals, an average of 0.97 per game, according to Sofascore data. Even so, his performances were crucial to avoiding greater losses.

Check out Rafael's statistics this season:

Marcos Antônio

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Marcos Antônio emerged as a relief in a midfield that, throughout the season, suffered from a lack of creativity. Signed without much fanfare and initially seen as the third option in the squad, the player took advantage of the opportunities that arose over time and secured his place as a starter. On the field, the midfielder stood out for his consistency, mobility, and passing quality, attributes that brought greater balance to the sector.

His good performance was decisive for São Paulo to renew his loan until June 30, 2026. Marcos Antônio belongs to Lazio, Italy, a club with which he has a contract until June 2027.

Check out Marcos Antônio's statistics this season:

Luciano

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Luciano, once again, ended the year as one of the main protagonists of the Tricolor team. Although he was heavily criticized for missed goals in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals against LDU-EQU, Luciano finished the season as São Paulo's top scorer for the third consecutive year. The number 10 took advantage of the absences of André Silva and Calleri to establish himself as the team's main goal scorer in 2025.

The number 10 also ended the season as the player in the squad with the most goal contributions. Besides the 16 goals scored, the forward also added seven assists, finishing the year with 23 contributions. André Silva was second, with 18 contributions (14 goals and four assists).

Check out Luciano's statistics this season:

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