Midfielder could make 100th Corinthians appearance in Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

Corinthians return to action in the Brazilian Championship this Thursday (30) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena to face Athletico-PR in the 21st round of the national competition. The match could be a special one for midfielder André Carrillo, who may reach an impressive milestone with Timão.

If he takes the field against the team from Paraná, the Peruvian will complete 100 appearances in a Corinthians shirt. Established as the 9th foreign player with the most matches for the São Paulo black-and-white club, he has made 99 appearances since arriving at the club in 2024.

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André Carrillo was announced by Corinthians in September 2024, shortly after ending his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadisiyah and becoming available on the market on a free transfer. The signing had the approval of then-head coach Ramón Díaz, who had already managed the Peruvian during their time together at Al-Hilal. His presentation was low-key, sharing the spotlight with the arrival of Memphis Depay, and the first contract signed was for a shorter term.

Despite the limited initial buzz, the experienced midfielder quickly earned the trust of the coaching staff. In a short time, he became one of the standout players in the campaign that saw Corinthians recover in the 2024 Brazilian Championship, going from battling relegation to securing a place in the following season’s Copa Libertadores.

That strong form continued into 2025. Carrillo was one of the key players in the Paulista Championship title run, a performance that led to his contract being renewed until December 2026 and also to his return to the Peru national team.

In the 2026 season, however, the situation changed. With Maycon’s recovery and André Luiz’s rise within the squad, the No. 19 began sharing more space in midfield, alternating between the starting lineup and the bench throughout the year.

Since arriving at Parque São Jorge, Carrillo has taken the field 99 times in the black-and-white shirt. Of those matches, he started 59 and has a record of 51 wins, 25 draws, and 23 losses. Individually, the Peruvian has also contributed three goals and six assists. Beyond the numbers, the midfielder has already won three titles with Corinthians: the 2025 Paulista Championship, the 2025 Copa do Brasil, and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

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