Index
Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Foundation
January 2, 1921
Stadium
It usually played at Stadium Governador Magalhães Pinto, known as Mineirão. Capacity 61.927 spectators.
In 2023 it will play at Stadium Raimundo Sampaio, known as Stadium Independência. Capicity 23.000 spectators.
Mascot
fox
Shirts and Sporting Goods Supplier
Adidas. Shirt No. 1 blue , Shirt No. 2 white.
Master Sponsor
Betfair, around BRL 25 million.
Main Titles
- 2 Libertadores da América: 1976 e 1997
- 1 Recopa Sul-Americana: 1998
- 6 Copas do Brasil: 1993, 1996, 2000 e 2003 2017 e 2018
- 4 Campeonatos Brasileiros: 1966, 2003, 2013, 2014
38 Campeonatos Mineiros: 1928, 1929, 1930, 1940,1943, 1944, 1945, 1956,1959, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019
Ranking in the last 3 Brasileiros
2020: 11th place in Série B, 49 points, 14 wins, 13 draws and 11 losses, 39 goals scored and 32 goals conceded.
2021: 14th place in Serie B, 48 points, 10 wins, 18 draws and 10 losses, 42 goals scored and 44 goals conceded.
2022: 1st place in Série B 78 points, 23 wins, 9 draws and 6 losses, 57 goals scored and 26 goals conceded.
Main Signings for the Season
- Matheus Vital, attacking midfielder, terminated with Corinthians, signing for three seasons.
- Ramiro, midfielder, end of contract with Corinthians, contract until the end of 2024.
- Nikão, midfielder, arrives from São Paulo with a loan contract and option to buy.
- Wesley, striker, hired from Palmeiras. Contract until 2026. BRL 16 million.
- Walisson, midfielder, hired from Ponte Preta, three-year contract.
- William, right back, signs a productivity contract for one season, was free on the market.
- Richard, defensive midfielder, contract until December 2023, but the bond may be extended if Fox chooses to buy the player’s economic rights from Ceará.
Coach
Pepa, 42 years old, recently hired from Portugal after a turbulent start to the year.
Squad
Goalkeepers:
Anderson, nº 98, Brazilian, 05/03/1998 (25 years)
Rafael Cabral, nº1, Brazilian, 20/05/1990 (32 years)
Rodrigo Brazílio, nº 41, Brazilian, 06/03/2003 (20 years) – Formed in the youth squad.
Centerbacks:
Lucas Oliveira, nº 26, Brazilian, 02/02/1996 (27 years)
Luciano Castán, Brazilian, 13/09/1989 (33 years)
Neris, nº 27, Brazilian, 17/06/1992 (30 years)
Reynaldo, nº 29, Brazilian, 03/01/1997 (26 years)
Right-Backs:
Wesley Gasolina nº 2, Brazilian, 13/03/2000 (23 years)
William, nº 12, Brazilian, 12 03/04/1995 (28 years)
Igor Formiga, nº 33, Brazilian, 08/01/1999 (24 years)
Left-Backs:
Marlon, nº 3, Brazilian, 20/05/1997 (25 years)
Kaiki, nº 16, Brazilian, 08/03/2003 (20 years) – Formed in the youth squad.
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Defensive Midfilders:
Filipe Machado, nº 16, Brazilian, 20/01/1996 (27 years)
Matheus Jussa, nº 18, brasileiro, 22/03/1996 (27 years)
Richard, nº 20, Brazilian, 18/02/1994 (29 years)
Wallisson, nº 5, Brazilian, 23/09/1997 (25 years)
Neto Moura, nº 8, Brazilian, 06/08/1996 (26 years)
Ramiro, nº 17, Brazilian, 22/05/1993 (29 years)
Fernando Henrique, nº 15, Brazilian, 15 01/06/2001 (21 years)
Ian Luccas, nº 25 Brazilian, 11/02/2003 (20 years)
Midfilders:
Daniel Jr, nº 48, Brazilian, 09/05/2002 (20 years) – Formed in the youth squad.
Mateus Vital, nº 7, Brazilian, 12/02/1998 (25 years)
Nikão, nº 10, Brazilian, 29/07/1992 (30 years)
Wingers:
Bruno Rodrigues nº 9, Brazilian, 07/03/1997 (26 years)
Juan Christian, nº 70, Brazilian, 10/03/2001 (22 years)
Wesley, nº 11, Brazilian, 30/03/1999 (24 years)
Stênio, nº 22, Brazilian, 05/04/2003 (20 years) – Formed in the youth squad
Rafael Bilu, nº 31, Brazilian, 21/04/1999 (23 years)
Strikers:
Mateus Davó, nº 88, Brazilian, 16/08/1999 (23 years)
Gilberto, nº 88, Brazilian, 05/06/1989 (33 years)
Players Formed in the Youth Academy
Rodrigo Brazílio, nº 41, Brazilian, 06/03/2003 (20 years)
Kaiki, nº 16, Brazilian, 08/03/2003 (20 years)
Daniel Jr, nº 48, Brazilian, 09/05/2002 (20 years)
Stênio, nº 22, Brazilian, 05/04/2003 (20 years)
Cruzeiro has 4 players formed at the base in its professional squad. Stênio and Kaiki stand out, who were champions of the Sudamericano under-20.
Market Value
36,95 mi. € according to transfermarkt.com
Probable Starting Team for the Brasileirão 2023
Rafael Cabral, Willian, Luciano Castán, Lucas Oliveira, Marlon, Ramiro, Neto Moura, Nikão; Mateus Vital (Stênio), Wesley e Gilberto.
Most Used Formations
4-3-3, 4-4-2.
Calcio Deal Review About the Squad
Cruzeiro returns to the first division with the Série B title in 2022. The current season did not start well and saw the replacement of Uruguayan coach Paulo Pezzolano by Portuguese Pepa, who led the team in just 1 official game, in the 1-0 defeat against Náutico for the Copa do Brasil.
In this way, the team arrives at the competition in search of an identity that is in accordance with the teachings of its new commander, to standardize the rhythm of the game and performance on the field.
In the Campeonato Mineiro, Raposa was eliminated by América-MG, losing both semifinal games, which culminated in the dismissal of Paulo Pezzolano.
It’s still early to evaluate Pepa’s work, with only 1 official game and 2 friendlies, so it takes time for the team to absorb the new coach’s style and adapt. The objective is to remain in Serie A and seek qualifications for secondary competitions.
Cassification Expectation for Calcio Deal
Fight against relegation.
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Written by Henry Miller.