Sabino wins over Crespo and enjoys best run as São Paulo starter | OneFootball

In addition to reviving the football of São Paulo, coach Hernán Crespo was also responsible for boosting the individual performances of some players. One example is the defender Sabino, who is experiencing his longest run as a starter for Tricolor Paulista.

The 28-year-old defender has played the full 90 minutes in São Paulo’s last six matches. Previously, his longest streak as a starter for the São Paulo team was just three games—a milestone he reached three times. He played both legs of the Libertadores round of 16 against Atlético Nacional-COL, as well as the matches against Vitória, Sport, Atlético-MG, and Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship.

In addition to his run among the starting eleven, Sabino also boasts a streak of 17 consecutive games. The defender has appeared in every match for Tricolor since May 27, coming off the bench five times and starting the other 12.

Moreover, the defender is one of the few players who have featured in all 14 matches for São Paulo under Crespo’s management. Another player who shares this record is midfielder Bobadilla, who is also on the rise under the new coach.

Sabino began to gain more opportunities at São Paulo in the second half of 2024, still under the command of Luis Zubeldía. The defender put in solid performances that earned him a contract renewal with Tricolor until the end of 2026. In total, the player has 47 appearances and two goals wearing the São Paulo jersey.

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