Luciano fires São Paulo into top 20 scorers with six in five surge | OneFootball

Luciano is making a significant impact for São Paulo in the 2025 season, emerging as a major figure under coach Luis Zubeldía. The forward has delivered six decisive contributions—goals and assists—across his last five appearances. His recent form has been instrumental for a São Paulo side aiming for consistency and results.

In the last stretch of fixtures, Luciano has been directly involved in key moments. He provided an assist in São Paulo's 3-1 win over Fluminense, scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory against Juventude, and netted twice in the rivalry match against Corinthians. He added two assists in the 2-2 draw with RB Bragantino. Across these four matches, Luciano has three goals, three assists, 13 shots, and one yellow card—a sequence that has placed him at the center of São Paulo’s attack.

Luciano's numbers for 2025 reflect the uptick in his output. He has scored 16 goals in 54 appearances so far, already surpassing last season's tally of 15 goals in 65 matches. His scoring rate now stands at 0.29 goals per game, which is up from the 0.23 he posted in 2023. Luciano has previously reached 21 goals for São Paulo in a single season, a personal high achieved in both 2020 and 2022. With the calendar still offering more fixtures, he has the opportunity to match or better that record.

His recent scoring streak has also seen him join São Paulo’s top 20 all-time scorers, drawing level with Babá, a leading figure from the 1960s, on 94 goals for the club. Luciano’s influence is not limited to raw numbers; he has shown an ability to contribute in high-pressure games and rivalry matches, as demonstrated by his brace against Corinthians. His role often extends beyond his preferred position, adapting to tactical shifts and maintaining consistent involvement in build-up play.

Within the current squad, only Jonathan Calleri, with 14 goals, Lucas (12), and Ferreirinha (8) are close to Luciano’s offensive contribution. He remains São Paulo’s leading scorer this season, consistently delivering in high-stakes scenarios and maintaining production even through periods when he was not an automatic starter.

Luciano’s stretch of six decisive actions in five games points to a period of technical and physical sharpness. His recent performances underline not just finishing ability but also vision and the capacity to create for teammates. The pace of this run is notable given the competition for places in the squad and the demanding nature of the Brazilian league.

Luciano’s trajectory at São Paulo has included phases of limited playing time, but he has responded by regaining form and importance to the team. Since joining in 2020, Luciano has neared 300 appearances and is approaching the 100-goal milestone for the club. The consistency across this period, despite interruptions, has established him as a reliable figure in São Paulo’s recent history.

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