Arias scores, joins list of top Colombian scorers for Palmeiras

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·19 de março de 2026

Arias scores, joins list of top Colombian scorers for Palmeiras

Palmeiras defeated Botafogo 2-1 in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship, at Allianz Parque. In a duel where Verdão hadn’t won as hosts since 2022, Allan and Jhon Árias scored the goals for Alviverde in the match against the team from Rio. Danilo scored the goal for the opponent.

For the fans, the first goal was credited to Andreas Pereira, but there was a deflection by Allan, something that was taken into account by the refereeing.

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Árias in the box

Scorer of one of the goals, Jhon Árias netted his first goal wearing the Palmeiras shirt. The Colombian, number 11, has several compatriots with a history at Alviverde.

Check out the list of all Colombians who have scored for the Greatest Champion of Brazil.

Muñoz: 140 games, 66 wins and 31 goals
Miguel Borja: 112 games, 65 wins and 36 goals
Freddy Rincón: 75 games, 41 wins and 21 goals
Faustino Asprilla: 52 games, 18 wins and 12 goals
Richard Ríos: 138 games, 77 wins and 11 goals
Yerry Mina: 49 games, 30 wins and 9 goals
Atuesta: 63 games, 41 wins and 2 goals
Hárold Lozano: 20 games, 7 wins and 2 goals
Jhon Arias: 5 games, 4 wins and 1 goal

What now?

With the victory, Verdão continues to closely follow the top of the Brazilian Championship. Palmeiras returns to the field this Saturday (21), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in a decisive match for the top of the league.

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