Ferraresi shines for São Paulo, leads defensive stats post-World Cup | OneFootball

A key player and starter in the defensive system of São Paulo, defender Nahuel Ferraresi is experiencing a great phase this season. In the post-Club World Cup period, the Venezuelan leads in tackles and duels won in the Brazilian Championship.

In nine games, according to Sofascore data, Ferraresi made 43 tackles, ahead of Lucas Sasha (Fortaleza) and Christian Rivera (Sport), both with 28. Additionally, the São Paulo defender won 72 duels, followed by Luis Miranda (Juventude), with 61, and Alysson (Grêmio), with 52.

Finally, the Venezuelan is also the fourth player with the most assists in this period, with three goal passes. Only Samuel Lino (Flamengo), with four, Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro), with five, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo), with six, are ahead of the defender.

Since the end of the Club World Cup, São Paulo has played nine games in the Brazilian Championship. Nahuel Ferraresi took the field eight times and was a starter on seven occasions. The Tricolor achieved six wins, two draws, and only one defeat.

In the only loss, the Venezuelan did not play.

Considering all competitions, Ferraresi participated in the last 11 games of São Paulo this season, starting in ten matches.

São Paulo's Schedule

São Paulo returns to the field this Saturday at 9 PM (Brasília time), when they visit Cruzeiro for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship at Mineirão. Undefeated for eight rounds, coach Hernán Crespo's team is in 7th place, with 32 points.

On the other hand, Raposa is in 3rd place, with 41 points.

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