Cruzeiro's team, which secured their return to the Libertadores, relied on the talent of Matheus Pereira to achieve this goal.
He excelled throughout the season and secured FOURTH place in the standings. OneFootball 2025.
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Award presented by Brazilian journalists from OneFootballlists Brazil's top scoring players in 2025, taking into account all competitions.
We will reveal one name per day until December 25, when the winner will be determined OneFootball 2025 will be announced.
5th place – Leo Pereira, Flamengo defender
6th place – Reynaldo, left back of Mirassol
7th place – Ryan, Vasco forward
8th place – Flaco Lopez, Palmeiras forward
9th place – Jorginho, Flamengo midfielder
10th place – Thiago Silva, Fluminense defender
So, who will be in the top three? Leave your guess in the comment box!
Made a difference! 🔥
Matheus Pereira finished 2025 with 51 appearances.
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He scored seven goals and provided nine assists.
His highlight was the match in Brazil, where he recorded seven wins and seven decisive assists.
A good season for Cruzeiro – third place at the tournament in Brazil and the semi-final at the Brazilian Cup – was held at number 10.
In 2025, he had the company of the deadlier Caio Jorge. He needed someone to share the responsibility of being Raposa's “guy.”
He was the MOST fouled in Brazil 😯
Matheus Pereira confidently topped the ranking of players who received the most fouls throughout the Brasileiro tournament.
According to Sofascore.
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Next up are Vitor Roque (91) and Breno Bidon (83).
The next Cruzeiro player in this statistic is Lucas Romero, who has knocked down 49 times.
Hello Ancelotti!
Matheus Pereira only had one chance to wear the Brazil jersey.
He was called up at the last minute for the match against Peru back in October last year, following the suspension of Lucas Paqueta.
He came on in the 77th minute and nearly scored in the 4-0 win.
He is still looking for his first chance since Carlo Ancelotti took over as national team coach.
Doesn't Cruzeiro's number 10 deserve another chance in the national team for what he did in 2025? Leave your analysis in the comment box!
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📸 Pedro Vilela – Getty Images, 2025
