Lucas Paquetá leads the Brasileirão 2026 player rankings compiled by Football Ranked, outscoring every other player in Brazil’s top flight using an Elo-based mathematical model, LANCE! reported.
The statistical model evaluates participants based on match difficulty, individual athlete performance, and overall season results rather than public voting or subjective panel choices. Paquetá sits at the summit with 1,621 points, anchoring a dominant showing by Flamengo players across the top 50 positions.
Flamengo claims the entire podium in the newly released statistical index. Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino share second place with 1,565 points each, establishing a commanding early lead for the Rio de Janeiro club in the metrics.
Flamengo and Palmeiras Lead the Top 50 Rankings
Palmeiras midfielder Jhon Arias breaks the Flamengo monopoly by claiming fourth place with 1,560 points, standing as the highest-ranked player from an opposing squad. Forward Pedro follows in fifth with 1,537 points for Flamengo.
Flamengo places 15 players inside the top 50 list, representing the highest total for any club in the competition. Palmeiras trails closely with 12 representatives, including defender Gustavo Gómez, forward José López, and midfielder Maurício.
Corinthians and São Paulo register just one player each in the statistical index. Matheuzinho represents Corinthians, while Artur carries the sole presence for São Paulo.
Neymar Misses Top 50 Cut
Santos forward Neymar fails to crack the top 50 in the Football Ranked assessment despite his massive profile in Brazilian football.
Lateral Rodinei sits ninth overall with 1,518 points, while forward Gabriel Barbosa occupies the 17th spot with 1,494 points.
Athletes from Cruzeiro, Vasco, Atlético-MG, Fluminense, Bahia, and Botafogo round out the rest of the 50-player index. The complete classification uses data compiled through the season’s fixtures and competitive difficulty ratings.
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