Vic Albuquerque closes in on Jhonson in Brabas' 2026 scoring chart | OneFootball

Corinthians took the lead in the race for a spot in the semifinals of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. On the night of last Monday (31), the Brabas beat Cruzeiro 1-0 at Arena Independência, in Belo Horizonte, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the national competition.

In addition to putting Timão in a strong position in the knockout tie, the goal scored by Vic Albuquerque caused a change among the team’s top scorers in 2026. Wearing the No. 17 shirt, she reached her eighth goal of the season and now appears tied with Jhonson in fourth place in the black-and-white team’s scoring charts.

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Jaqueline remains alone at the top of the ranking. The forward has 13 goals in 27 matches played this year and holds a two-goal lead over Gabi Zanotti, who is second with 11 goals in 28 matches.

Ariel Godoi rounds out the top three. The young forward has found the net nine times in just 17 matches and is two goals behind Gabi Zanotti and four behind Jaqueline.

With the goal against Cruzeiro, Vic Albuquerque caught up with Jhonson, who also has eight goals. The difference is in the number of matches: Jhonson reached the mark in 26 games, while Vic needed 30.

Andressa Alves also updates her numbers after returning

Another important name in the attack returned to action in the first quarterfinal match. Recovered from an injury to the back of her left thigh, Andressa Alves returned against Cruzeiro and reached 21 appearances in 2026.

The midfielder has four goals this season, the same number as Duda Sampaio. Right behind them are Gisela Robledo, Belén Aquino, and Erika, all with three goals.

Thaís Ferreira, Carol Nogueira, and Letícia Monteiro have scored twice each. Paola Garcia, Ana Vitória, Ivana Fuso, Rhaizza, and Tamires complete the list of players who have scored for Corinthians this year, with one each.

Check out the Brabas’ scoring chart in 2026

Jaqueline: 13 goals in 27 matches Gabi Zanotti: 11 goals in 28 matches Ariel Godoi: nine goals in 17 matches Jhonson: eight goals in 26 matches Vic Albuquerque: eight goals in 30 matches Duda Sampaio: four goals in 21 matches Andressa Alves: four goals in 21 matches Gisela Robledo: three goals in 21 matches Belén Aquino: three goals in 28 matches Erika: three goals in 19 matches Thaís Ferreira: two goals in 23 matches Carol Nogueira: two goals in nine matches Letícia Monteiro: two goals in 22 matches Paola Garcia: one goal in ten matches Ana Vitória: one goal in 18 matches Ivana Fuso: one goal in 23 matches Rhaizza: one goal in 18 matches Tamires: one goal in 16 matches

Gabi Zanotti, Andressa Alves, and Belén Aquino lead in assists

If Jaqueline holds sole possession of first place among the scorers, the lead in the assists ranking is shared. Gabi Zanotti, Andressa Alves, and Belén Aquino are at the top, with eight assists each in 2026.

Next are Juliete and Tamires, responsible for six assists each. Vic Albuquerque, who climbed the goals ranking after deciding the match against Cruzeiro, also holds a prominent spot in this category, with five.

Gisela Robledo comes right after, with four assists. Jaqueline also contributes to creating plays and has three assists this season.

Check out the Brabas’ assist rankings in 2026

Gabi Zanotti, Andressa Alves, and Belén Aquino: eight assists Juliete and Tamires: six assists Vic Albuquerque: five assists Gisela Robledo: four assists Jaqueline and Duda Mineira: three assists Letícia Monteiro, Duda Mineira, and Ariel Godoi: two assists Carol Nogueira, Jhonson, Duda Sampaio, and Gi Fernandes: one assist

Corinthians will decide qualification at home

With the 1-0 win in Belo Horizonte, Corinthians head into the second match with the advantage and can even draw to secure a place in the semifinals of the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

The Brabas will face Cruzeiro again next Monday, September 7, at 5 p.m. (Brasília time). Corinthians will be the home side for the decisive match, but the venue has not yet been defined.

In addition to qualification, the rest of the season could continue to shake up the internal battles for the Brabas’ scoring title and the assist lead in 2026.

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