Renaldo was involved in 22 goals this year, helping lead Mirasol to Libertadores and an eventual sixth-place finish in the league Football Championship 2025.
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Seventh place – Rayan, Vasco forward
Eighth place – Flaco Lopez, Palmeiras forward
No. 9 – Jorginho, Flamengo midfielder
No. 10 – Thiago Silva, Fluminense defender
Decisive full-back 🟡
Fans of other teams may recognize a player or two when they see Mirasol’s lineup.
Renaldo is definitely one of them.
Among lesser-known names such as James, Jose Aldo, Gabriel and Alesson, the former Sao Paulo and Gremio full-back became a reference point.
The 35-year-old Renaldo contributes more than just experience and leadership. The player finished the year with 14 goals and 8 assists.
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Mirasol scored a total of 73 goals. In other words, Renaldo was directly involved in 30% of the club’s goals this season.
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In Brasilia alone, he scored 13 goals.
Renaldo trails only Keo Jorge, Arascata, Vitor Roque, Begeti and Rayan – all forwards or attacking midfielders – in the goalscoring charts.
Mirasol surprised Brazil with this decisive contribution from Renaldo.
The team from Sao Paulo defeated the giants and finished fourth in Brazil’s Copa Libertadores with 67 points, ensuring a spot in the Copa Libertadores.
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