Carrillo hits historic mark, joins Corinthians' top 10 foreigners | OneFootball

Corinthians’ 1-0 win over Atlético-MG last Sunday (25), in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, marked another important chapter in André Carrillo’s journey in the black-and-white shirt. The Peruvian midfielder reached 94 appearances for the club and now shares 10th place among the foreign players with the most matches for Timão.

Carrillo drew level with Spaniard Casemiro in the club’s all-time ranking after coming on in the second half of the match played at Neo Química Arena. Wearing the No. 19 shirt, he was brought on by Fernando Diniz in the 36th minute of the second half, replacing Breno Bidon.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Even with limited time on the pitch, the Peruvian was actively involved in the team’s offensive and defensive actions. According to Sofascore numbers, Carrillo had eight actions on the ball and completed six of the seven passes he attempted during his time on the field.

Signed in September 2024, Carrillo joined Corinthians after ending his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadisiyah. The midfielder was a request from then-head coach Ramón Díaz, whom he had previously worked with at Al-Hilal.

At the time, the signing happened quietly, sharing attention with the announcement of Memphis Depay. On the pitch, however, the Peruvian quickly earned his place and became an important piece in Corinthians’ resurgence in the 2024 Brasileirão, helping the team climb out of the relegation zone and secure a place in the Libertadores.

In addition, Carrillo played a direct role in the club’s 2025 Paulista title campaign, a performance that contributed to his contract renewal through December 2026. His strong performances also earned him a return to the Peru national team.

In 2026, the midfielder has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench, especially after Maycon’s return and André Luiz’s rise within the black-and-white squad.

So far, Carrillo has made 94 appearances for Corinthians, with 59 starts. His record includes 49 wins, 23 draws, and 22 losses, along with three goals and six assists. The Peruvian has also won two titles with the club: the 2025 Copa do Brasil and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

The player could move past Casemiro as early as next Wednesday (27), when Corinthians face Platense at 9:30 p.m. at Neo Química Arena in the final round of the Libertadores group stage.

Foreign players with the most matches for Corinthians:

1st – Ángel Romero (Paraguay)

2nd – Fabián Balbuena (Paraguay)

3rd – Freddy Rincón (Colombia)

4th – José Hungarês (Hungary)

5th – Rodrigo Garro (Argentina)

6th – Paolo Guerrero (Peru)

7th – Bruno Méndez (Uruguay)

8th – Víctor Cantillo (Colombia)

9th – Fausto Vera (Argentina)

10th – Casemiro (Spain)

10th – André Carrillo (Peru)

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