See which players won the hearts of Corinthians fans in 2025 | OneFootball

The Corinthians experienced both good and bad moments in the 2025 season. The Timão was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana and finished the Brazilian Championship in a disappointing position, but ended the season with two titles: the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil. Even amidst the difficulties, some names shone and won the hearts of the alvinegro fans. Check out some of the most beloved players by the Fiel in 2025.

Hugo Souza

There is no other word to define Hugo Souza in 2025 than decisive. The Corinthians goalkeeper made important saves throughout the year and played a crucial role in penalty shootouts, being instrumental in winning the Paulista and the Copa do Brasil. The goalkeeper continues to write his name in Timão's history and is already a strong candidate for idol status.

Last season, Hugo Souza saved six penalties. The 26-year-old goalkeeper stopped Raphael Veiga's shot in the Paulistão final against Palmeiras, as well as two others in the match against Cruzeiro, in the Copa do Brasil semifinal. His good performances, combined with his quality in penalty shootouts, earned him call-ups to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian National Team.

Hugo also attracted interest from European clubs. In the last days of the year, Corinthians rejected an offer from Milan for the goalkeeper, who ensured his stay at Timão at least until the 2026 World Cup. A constant presence in Ancelotti's recent lists, the player is hopeful of being called up by the Seleção for the World Cup.

Hugo Souza's numbers in 2025:

(Photo: Diego Soares/Ag.Paulistão)

Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay was also one of the most beloved players by the Corinthians fans in 2025. The Dutchman had his first full season wearing the alvinegro jersey, and despite some controversies, he played an important role in winning the two titles. He, for instance, scored in the round of 16, the semifinal, and also in the Copa do Brasil final.

Besides the Copa do Brasil, Memphis was also crucial in the state championship campaign, being the team's top assist provider in the tournament and helping to cover for Garro's absence due to injury. In the end, Memphis concluded his first full season with Corinthians with 12 goals and 10 assists in 51 matches, 40 of which as a starter. He was the team's top assist provider in 2025.

After crowning the season with two titles, Memphis enters 2026 with his contract nearing its end. The Dutchman's contract with the alvinegro club is valid only until July this year. The high figures involved in the player's contract make Timão consider whether a renewal is worthwhile. At the moment, the alvinegro management is not considering a contract extension.

Memphis's numbers in 2025:

(Photo: Diego Soares/Ag.Paulistão)

Yuri Alberto

Yuri Alberto was simultaneously one of the most loved and criticized players by the Corinthians fans in 2025. Despite the bad moments throughout the past year, like the chipped penalty against Flamengo, the forward ended the season in the fans' good graces after being decisive in the Copa do Brasil's fourth title, with a goal and an assist in the final, playing through pain.

Like the two teammates mentioned above, the alvinegro number 9 was also essential for the state title. It was his goal that gave Timão the victory at Allianz Parque. In the return match, the team held a goalless draw, with Hugo Souza saving a penalty. Although he had moments of instability in 2025, the striker managed to make the fans forget all the bad moments.

Finally, Yuri was also Corinthians' top scorer for the second consecutive season. The player finished the 2025 season with 19 goals and three assists, becoming the top scorer at Neo Química Arena, with 49 goals in 107 games.

Yuri Alberto's numbers in 2025:

(Photo: PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

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