Gabriel Paulista voted Corinthians’ best signing of first half of 2026 | OneFootball

Gabriel Paulista has been named Corinthians' best signing of the first half of 2026 by supporters.

Corinthians confirmed seven arrivals during that period. According to Meu Timao, 121 fans voted in a poll on Monday, with the centre-back leading on 46.3 per cent ahead of Kaio César on 40.5 per cent.

Zakaria Labyad received 7.4 per cent, Jesse Lingard 5.0 per cent, Matheus Pereira 0.8 per cent, and Allan did not register a vote.

Paulista is an undisputed starter under Fernando Diniz, while Kaio César is increasingly trusted in the starting XI.

Right-back Pedro Milans joined on a free to compete for the role, but Matheuzinho's form has limited him to seven appearances, all starts, with no goals or assists.

The squad are on a break before returning to action. Corinthians are scheduled to face Cascavel on 12 July in a friendly at Estádio Olímpico Regional in Paraná. Official competition is planned to resume on 22 July, when they are due to host Remo at Neo Química Arena in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Meu Timao