In top form, Gustavo Henrique enjoys longest run as starter for Corinthians | OneFootball

The defender Gustavo Henrique has firmly established himself in the defensive system of Corinthians. The defender is going through a good phase and is experiencing his longest streak as a starter for Timão.

Gustavo Henrique has started in the last 12 games for Alvinegro Paulista, a feat he had not yet achieved since joining the club in 2024. The player played all 90 minutes during this period and scored two goals, one of them in the 2-1 win over Palmeiras that qualified Corinthians for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. In total, there have been six wins, four losses, and two draws.

The defender was chosen by Dorival Júnior for both legs of the round of 16 and quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, against Palmeiras and Athletico-PR, respectively. However, between the matches against Verdão, he was on the bench for the clash against Fortaleza. Afterwards, he started in the last nine rounds of the Brazilian Championship and began his 12-game streak.

Previously, Gustavo Henrique's longest streak as a starter for Corinthians was six games. The player first reached this mark in the final rounds of the 2024 Brasileirão and then at the start of this year.

Surgery and injury hinder progress

In May of this year, Gustavo Henrique underwent surgery to treat an inguinal hernia and was sidelined from Corinthians for three months. In addition, the defender dealt with an adductor muscle injury in his right leg at the start of the season and missed the first phase of the Paulistão.

Numbers in 2025

The 32-year-old defender has 26 games this season, all as a starter, with two goals scored and one assist provided. Last month, Timão renewed the player's contract until the end of 2027.

Corinthians' next match

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