Cruzeiro trio contributes 70% of goals since post-Copa return

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Cruzeiro trio contributes 70% of goals since post-Copa return
Summary

Cruzeiro's attacking trio of Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge, and Matheus Pereira has accounted for 71.4% of the team’s 21 goals since the post-World Cup season resumed. The team has faced challenges, including eliminations from the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores. Kaio Jorge leads the club's scoring this year with 17 goals, followed by Matheus Pereira with 13 and Keny Arroyo with 7. The performances of these players have garnered interest from national teams, with Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira named in Brazil's preliminary roster for upcoming international matches.

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  • Cruzeiro has scored 21 goals in 13 matches since the World Cup.
  • Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge, and Matheus Pereira combined for 15 of those goals.
  • Matheus Pereira leads the team with five goals and two assists in this period.
  • Kaio Jorge leads Cruzeiro's yearly scoring chart with 17 goals.
  • Both Jorge and Pereira were included in Brazil's preliminary squad for international duty.
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  • 3:37 PMYahoo SportsTrio behind 70% of post-Copa goals, top Cruzeiro's yearly charts
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Despite a difficult stretch marked by recent eliminations in the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores, Cruzeiro has found a measure of stability in the performance of its attacking unit.Since the footb...

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