Botafogo

Botafogo

1st in Brazilian Serie A
South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Atlanta United sign Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk as DP Atlanta United sign Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk as DP

Atlanta United announced the signing Tuesday of Russian midfielder Aleksei Miranchuk as a designated player.

John Textor to sell Crystal Palace stake, eyes Everton purchase John Textor to sell Crystal Palace stake, eyes Everton purchase

American businessman John Textor said Friday he is trying to sell his majority stake in Crystal Palace, which he owns 45% of through his company Eagle Football Holdings, and expressed an interest in purchasing Premier League rivals Everton.

Botafogo squander Brazilian title after 10-game horror run Botafogo squander Brazilian title after 10-game horror run

Rather than be known as the Brazilian title that Palmeiras claimed, 2023 will surely go down in history as the one that Botafogo threw away.

Brazil's title race is astonishingly tight with three games to go Brazil's title race is astonishingly tight with three games to go

Botafogo looked out of sight midway through the season but, with three games remaining, there is now a four-way battle for Brazil's league title.

Castro leaves Botafogo to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr - sources Castro leaves Botafogo to coach Ronaldo at Al Nassr - sources

Portuguese coach Luis Castro will leave Brazilian club Botafogo to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, sources told ESPN Brasil.

Botafogo is one of Brazil's most historic clubs but uncertainty remains under owner John Textor Botafogo is one of Brazil's most historic clubs but uncertainty remains under owner John Textor

Botafogo was once a fixture among Brazil's top sides. Revitalised under owner John Textor, there is concern the renaissance may not last.

Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football? Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football?

Botafogo owner John Textor eyes patience, calm, and a style of play akin to Bayern Munich. Will the American succeed with that vision in Brazil?

Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable

Botafogo is set to join Crystal Palace in John Textor's stable of clubs. But success on the pitch may just be a byproduct of the American's plans.

Gremio hammer Botafogo to keep Libertadores hopes alive Gremio hammer Botafogo to keep Libertadores hopes alive

Gremio scored a comprehensive 5-2 victory over relegated Botafogo on Monday to keep alive their hopes of a top six finish in Brazil’s Serie A.

Brazil Serie A Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Botafogo 26 +20 53
2 Palmeiras 26 +24 50
3 Fortaleza 26 +7 49
4 Flamengo 25 +11 45
5 São Paulo 26 +8 44
6 Bahia 26 +10 42
7 Cruzeiro 26 +7 41
8 Internacional 24 +7 38
9 Vasco da Gama 25 -5 35
10 Atlético-MG 24 -4 33
11 Juventude 26 -5 32
12 Red Bull Braganti.. 25 -1 31
13 Athletico-PR 24 -2 30
14 Grêmio 24 -5 28
15 Criciúma 25 -8 28
16 Fluminense 25 -7 27
17 Vitória 26 -11 25
18 Corinthians 26 -10 25
19 Cuiabá 25 -15 22
20 Atlético-GO 26 -21 18
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Luiz Henrique 5 24 3
66 Cuiabano 4 19 2
9 Tiquinho Soare.. 4 18 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
17 Marlon Freitas 4 23 0
10 Jefferson Sava.. 4 17 4
7 Luiz Henrique 3 24 5