Jonathan Calleri overtook Luciano as San Paolo’s most effective player in 2023 by scoring the two winning goals over Corinthians, 2-1, this Saturday, at Morumbi, in the 25th round of the Brazilian championship.
With the brace scored at the Majestoso, Calleri has reached 14 goals with San Paolo in the current season. Added to the six assists, the Tricolore’s number 9 has 20 contributions to the net.
Luciano, in turn, led the table until Saturday’s classic, having scored 11 goals and eight assists, being the main “waiter” of San Paolo together with Wellington Rato, who also has eight assists this season.
By the end of the year, however, Luciano has a good chance of regaining the leadership in the ranking of San Paolo’s most effective players in 2023, given that Calleri will have to undergo surgery on his right ankle.
The Argentine has been dealing with a problem in the region since February and initially opted for conservative treatment so as not to give up on the season. However, more than six months later, Calleri admitted the need for surgery and worked behind the scenes to make it happen soon.
The fact is that even if he is not 100% physically, Calleri has made the difference for San Paolo and has consolidated himself as one of the greatest idols in the club’s recent history. The Argentine scored a goal in the first match of the Copa do Brasil final, ensuring his team’s victory at the MaracanĂ£, and this Saturday he was once again decisive, being largely responsible for yet another triumph over Corinthians.
Source: Terra

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