Corinthians fare better with Yuri Alberto on the pitch in recent seasons | OneFootball

Yuri Alberto’s comments about a possible departure from Corinthians in the next transfer window have increased concern among the black-and-white fans in recent days. In addition to the No. 9’s technical importance, recent numbers show that the team’s performance is usually better when the striker is on the field.

After Corinthians advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with a 1-0 win over Barra-SC, Yuri revealed that he intends to consider offers in the middle of the year in search of new career goals. The striker said he had previously aligned with the club’s board and his representatives on the possibility of a transfer if an offer considered positive for all parties were to arrive.

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Since his debut for Timão in July 2022, Yuri Alberto has established himself as one of the main pieces of the squad. In total, the striker has played 231 matches in the Corinthians shirt, in addition to scoring 82 goals and providing 23 assists. The No. 9 has also become the top scorer in the history of the Neo Química Arena.

Beyond the individual numbers, Corinthians’ collective performance has also shown a significant difference with the striker’s presence, especially in the most recent seasons.

In 2025, the year in which Yuri missed the team the most, the contrast was the clearest. With the center-forward on the field, Corinthians earned 60.3% of the points contested, totaling 31 wins, 12 draws and 15 losses in 58 matches. Without him, however, the rate dropped to 31.2%.

This season, the numbers continue to favor the striker. In 24 matches with Yuri Alberto, Timão has recorded 11 wins, seven draws and six losses, reaching a 55.6% success rate. In the eight matches without the No. 9, that figure drops to 50%.

Between 2022 and 2024, the numbers were more balanced. In 2023 and 2024, in fact, Corinthians had a slightly better rate without the striker on the field. Even so, the difference was smaller compared to the scenario seen in the last two seasons.

Since arriving at the club, Yuri Alberto has been directly involved in some of the team’s main attacking moments and remains a reference point in attack under Fernando Diniz.

While the player’s future remains undefined, Corinthians are preparing for their final matches before the break for the World Cup. The next challenge will be this Sunday (17) at 4 p.m. Brasília time, against Botafogo at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the Brazilian Championship.

Check out Corinthians’ performance with Yuri Alberto on the field:

Without Yuri Alberto, Corinthians have played 50 matches since 2022, with 18 wins, 18 draws and 14 losses, posting an overall success rate of 48%.

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