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Kevin Viveros leads Brasileirão scoring for Athletico Paranaense

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Kevin Viveros leads Brasileirão scoring for Athletico Paranaense
Summary

Athletico Paranaense forward Kevin Viveros has emerged as a top offensive option in South American football. The 26-year-old striker currently leads the Brasileirão scoring charts with 17 goals across 24 appearances. Under the management of Odair Hellmann, his production has helped the club secure third place in the tournament standings. Viveros is now being viewed as a potential solution to a long-standing scoring vacancy for the Colombian national team. Analysts expect him to play a central role in the team's upcoming international cycle as they prepare for the 2028 Copa América. His combination of speed and physical presence in the box is positioned to complement Luis Díaz in the Colombian attack.

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  • •Kevin Viveros has scored 17 goals in 24 matches for Athletico Paranaense.
  • •The striker is the top scorer in the current Brasileirão season.
  • •Athletico Paranaense sits in third place under manager Odair Hellmann.
  • •Viveros is identified as a candidate to lead the Colombian national team attack.
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Colombian striker Kevin Viveros is enjoying a rich vein of form in South American football. At 26, the Athletico Paranaense forward has established himself as the Brasileirão’s top scorer after net...

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