Raniele tops Série A midfielders for defensive actions, see stats | OneFootball

Standing out as one of the main names in the Corinthians midfield, defensive midfielder Raniele leads all players in his position in defensive actions in the 2026 Brasileirão Série A. An undisputed starter, the No. 14 has played 19 matches, scored one goal, and shown strong defensive commitment.

According to data from the Sofascore app, the Corinthians player has a 54% success rate in duels, along with 41 clearances, 34 tackles, and 32 interceptions. The statistics reinforce the midfielder’s ability in areas such as anticipation and ball-winning, totaling 112 defensive actions, with an average of 5.9 per game.

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04/15/2026

Raniele’s average rating is around 6.81, cementing his season among the top defensive midfielders in the Brazilian Série A so far. Of the No. 14’s 19 matches this season, 16 have been as a starter.

Next challenge

After defeating Santa Fe of Colombia in the second round, Corinthians travel to face Vitória this Saturday (18). The match will take place at Barradão, home of the red-and-black side, and will count for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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