With Gutierres starring, Palmeiras dominate Paulista women's best XI | OneFootball

Two-time champion of the Paulista Women's Championship, Palmeiras dominated the competition’s Best XI, with eight players included, as well as coach Rosana Augusto. In addition to the green-and-white team, Corinthians, the runners-up, and Ferroviária also had players represented in the ideal team.

Team of the Championship

In goal, Tapia from Palmeiras defends the team of the tournament. The 33-year-old Colombian was champion of the Women’s Copa do Brasil, runner-up in the 2025 Women’s Copa América, and stands out as the best in the competition.

The right-back position features Rhay Coutinho, another Palmeiras player. She joined the club in January 2025 and won the Copa do Brasil title, being one of the pillars of the green-and-white defense during the championship campaign. Runner-up, defender Mariza from Corinthians, appears in the competition’s Best XI for the third time. Her center-back partner is another champion: Patrícia Maldaner. Completing the defensive line, Fê Palermo from Palmeiras is also among the best.

The midfield trio is made up of Palmeiras’ Ingryd and Brena, and Corinthians’ Duda Sampaio. Returning to the team of the tournament, Duda also conquered the Americas with both club and national team in 2025. In addition, she won the Brazilian Women’s Championship this year and scored two goals in the 2025 Paulistão Feminino Sicredi.

Ingryd, a defensive midfielder for Palmeiras, played in 15 matches, scored one goal, and provided one assist in the tournament. Just like in midfield, the attacking trio also features two Palmeiras players: Taina Maranhão and Amanda Gutierres. The difference is that the third attacker is from Ferroviária: Vendito, the breakout star of the 2024 Paulistão Feminino.

Star of the Competition

As she says goodbye to Palmeiras, Amanda Gutierres was one of the top scorers of the competition with six goals. In addition, she was chosen as the “Star of the Competition.” Having scored in every final she played this season, the player will play in the United States next year.

Amanda Gutierres was also voted the ‘Fan Favorite’, while Brena won in the ‘Most Beautiful Goal’ category, both by popular vote.

Best Coach

Responsible for leading the team of the tournament, Rosana Augusto of champions Palmeiras was chosen as the best coach of the competition. Rosana joined the club at the end of October and matched Emily Lima as the only ones to win the Paulistão Feminino Sicredi both as players and as coaches.

Breakthrough Player

Evelin Bonifácio, from Santos, won the “Breakthrough Player of the Competition” award. She made her debut for the professional team in 2025 and scored a goal in the final of the Women’s Copa Paulista. In addition to standing out in the state competition, Evelin is shining in the Copinha Feminina Sicredi and has already scored four goals.

Refereeing Trio

Daiane Muniz was chosen as the best referee, while Neuza Inês Back and Fabrini Bevilaqua were the best assistants. Jéssica Milani was named Breakthrough Referee.

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