Corinthians have 12 players who can't join another Série A club in 2026 | OneFootball

With the Brazilian Championship paused for the World Cup, Corinthians has already started looking ahead to the next transfer window. While the board evaluates possible arrivals and departures for the rest of the season, part of the black-and-white squad has already reached an important limit established by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

According to the competition regulations, players who exceed 12 appearances for one club in Série A cannot represent another team in the same division during the current edition of the tournament. In Corinthians’ squad, 12 players have already reached that mark and, even if they are transferred, will not be able to play for another top-flight team in 2026.

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The list includes players considered starters under Fernando Diniz. In this situation are goalkeeper Hugo Souza; full-backs Matheus Bidu and Matheuzinho; center-backs Gabriel Paulista and Gustavo Henrique; midfielders Allan, André Carrillo, André Luiz, Breno Bidon, Raniele, and Rodrigo Garro; as well as forward Yuri Alberto.

Among them, Breno Bidon remains one of the players most closely watched by the market. The midfielder, developed in Corinthians’ academy, is frequently mentioned in speculation involving clubs in Brazilian football and abroad as well. Even in the event of a transfer to another Série A team, however, the player would not be eligible to play in this year’s Brasileirão.

The player with the most appearances for Corinthians in the competition is Rodrigo Garro, with 18 matches played. Right behind him are Hugo Souza, Breno Bidon, and Raniele, all with 16 appearances.

On the other hand, a significant portion of the squad has not yet reached the limit set by the CBF. In total, 19 players remain eligible to represent another Série A team this season if they are transferred during the next window.

Among the names are Memphis Depay, Kaio César, Jesse Lingard, Pedro Raul, André Ramalho, Fabrizio Angileri, Charles, Gui Negão, Zakaria Labyad, Vitinho, and Matheus Pereira, along with other players who have had limited involvement throughout the competition.

Memphis Depay’s situation stands out. The Dutch forward’s contract expires at the end of July, and the Corinthians board is working to extend his stay. Internally, the club sees keeping the No. 10 as one of its priorities for the remainder of the season.

Currently, Corinthians sits in 10th place in the Brazilian Championship, with 24 points. The team is expected to return to the competition in the second half of July, after the end of the World Cup break.

Players who have already reached the appearance limit

Players who can still play for another Série A club

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