Victory at Paulistão U-17 moves Corinthians' ranking in the 2026 season
- By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial
This Saturday morning (4), Corinthians hosted Juventus-SP, at the Alfredo Schürig Stadium, Fazendinha, in their eighth match of the first phase of the 2026 Paulista Under-17 Championship, and beat the opponent by the score of 4 x 2. With the three points, Timão overtook the Mooca team and took second place in Group 12 of the state with 19 points - six wins, one draw and one defeat - 30 goals scored and 10 conceded. The group leader is Ibrachina, with 24 points.
The triumph also moved Timãozinho's artillery ranking in the 2026 season - check out the complete ranking at the end of this article. Scorer of the first goal, midfielder Gustavo Sales entered the team's top scorers list this year alongside Gabriel Cordeiro, Rafael Guarnieri, Ronaldo Henrique, Brenno Augusto and Matheus Rocha - all with one ball in the net each.
From left to right: Kevin Fernando, Luan Banhado, Gustavo Sales and Jerry Vinícius
Photo: Reproduction/Corinthians
In turn, right-back Kevin Fernando 'Índio' and striker Luan Banhado, who scored Timãozinho's second and third goals in the game, respectively, reached two goals scored each in the season. They are tied with defender Nathan William, midfielder Lucas Lopes 'Lucão' and attacking midfielder Léo Amistá in number of goals scored this year.
Forward Jerry Vinícius, responsible for scoring the fourth goal, scored for the third time in the 2026 season and equaled midfielders Léo Rodrigues and Rhyan Ladeira. In the category, the young man, in 2026, only has more goals than midfielder Lucca Caramico (eight), as well as strikers Miguel Moscardo (seven) and Thiago Coelho (six).
Filhos do Terrão now resume their priorities for the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. This is because, next Tuesday (7), Alvinegro will face Palmeiras, at Neo Química Arena, in the seventh round of the classification phase of the national tournament. Currently, Timãozinho occupies fourth place with 11 points - three wins, one draw and two defeats, with 17 goals scored and six conceded. The rival leads the competition with 18 points - 100% success.
Luan Banhado, 16 years old, spoke to Corinthians TV:
Luan Banhado, celebrating his goal for Corinthians against Juventus-SP, for Paulistão U17. Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians
"Firstly, thank God, the coaches' opportunities and we are doing what the coach is asking, attacking well, finishing the play well and today I was able to contribute to the team with a goal as an assist. Now it's time to rest in any way possible. It's a Derby on Tuesday, right? Go with drive, determination and bring victory to Coringão", he said.
Corinthians U17 artillery in 2026:
1st - Lucca Caramico - 8 goals in 12 games
2nd - Miguel Moscardo - 7 goals in 10 games
3rd - Thiago Coelho - 6 goals in 11 games
4th - Léo Rodrigues - 3 goals in 6 games
4th - Rhyan Ladeira - 3 goals in 10 games
4th - Jerry Vinícius* - 3 goals in 7 games
5th - Nathan William - 2 goals in 8 games
5th - Lucas Lopes - 2 goals in 10 games
5th - Léo Amistá - 2 goals in 10 games
5th - Luan Banhado* - 2 goals in 8 games
5th - Kevin Fernando* - two goals in 10 games
6th - Gabriel Cordeiro - 1 goal in 5 games
6th - Rafael Guarnieri - 1 goal in 6 games
6th- Gustavo Sales* - 1 goal in 10 games
6th - Ronaldo Henrique - 1 goal in 11 games
6th - Brenno Augusto - 1 goal in 13 games
6th - Matheus Rocha - 1 goal in 11 games
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