São Paulo, founded in 1930, competes in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Over the past 5 seasons, the club has played 176 league matches, recording 64 wins, 57 draws, and 55 losses, scoring 206 goals and conceding 186.
The club’s record signing is Ganso (12/13), for a fee of € 9M; The record outgoing transfer is Lucas Moura (12/13), for € 40M.
The manager with the most matches in charge is Muricy Ramalho, who led the team in 344 games, achieving 185 wins, 83 draws, and 76 losses.
The team’s most frequent opponent is Palmeiras, with a record of 33 wins, 30 draws, and 35 losses (111 goals for, 128 against). The next most frequent matchup is against Corinthians, with a record of 28 wins, 31 draws, and 34 losses (123 goals for, 131 against).
Basic Club Information
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| São Paulo | |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Home Stadium | MorumBIS (Capacity: 72,039) |
| Manager | Hernán Crespo |
| Official Website | https://www.saopaulofc.net |
São Paulo Seasonal League Performance Trends
A visual overview of São Paulo’s seasonal performance indicators — points, goals scored, and goals conceded.
League Performance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | League Position | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 7위 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 23/24 | 6위 | 59 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 43 | 10 |
| 22/23 | 11위 | 53 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 38 | 2 |
| 21/22 | 9위 | 54 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 55 | 42 | 13 |
| 20/21 | 13위 | 48 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 39 | −8 |
Major Titles and Honors
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Supercopa Rei: 1 times (Most recent title: 23/24)
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Copa do Brasil: 1 times (Most recent title: 22/23)
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Campeonato Paulista - Série A1 - Fase final: 1 times (Most recent title: 20/21)
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Copa Sudamericana: 1 times (Most recent title: 11/12)
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FIFA Club World Cup: 1 times (Most recent title: 05/06)
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Copa Libertadores: 3 times (Most recent title: 04/05)
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Recopa Sudamericana: 2 times (Most recent title: 93/94)
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Intercontinental Cup: 2 times (Most recent title: 92/93)
Manager Records
| Manager | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Muricy Ramalho | 344 | 185 | 83 | 76 | 53.8% |
| Rogério Ceni | 142 | 64 | 40 | 38 | 45.1% |
| Ricardo Gomes | 95 | 46 | 20 | 29 | 48.4% |
| Dorival Júnior | 94 | 41 | 25 | 28 | 43.6% |
 Luis Zubeldía | 82 | 37 | 24 | 21 | 45.1% |
Major Rivalries and Head-to-Head Records (Official League Matches)
| Opponent | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 98 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 111 | 128 | −17 |
| 93 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 123 | 131 | −8 | |
| Santos | 85 | 30 | 16 | 39 | 108 | 126 | −18 |
| Atlético Mineiro | 68 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 88 | 76 | 12 |
| 67 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 101 | 85 | 16 |
Transfer Spending and Income (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Expenditure | Income | Net Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | € 0 | € 15.1M | -€ 15.1M |
| 24/25 | € 1.6M | € 21.7M | -€ 20.1M |
| 23/24 | € 14.9M | € 22.4M | -€ 7.5M |
| 22/23 | € 12.6M | € 24.8M | -€ 12.2M |
| 21/22 | € 500K | € 7.6M | -€ 7.1M |
A positive net spending (+) indicates higher expenditure than income.
Record Transfers (Incoming)
| Player | Season | Fee | From Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganso | 12/13 | € 9M | Santos |
| Ricardinho | 02/03 | € 7.8M | |
| Luís Fabiano | 10/11 | € 7.6M | |
| Lucas Pratto | 16/17 | € 6.2M | Atlético Mineiro |
| Pablo | 18/19 | € 6M | Athletico Paranaense |
Record Transfers (Outgoing)
| Player | Season | Fee | To Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Moura | 12/13 | € 40M | |
| Denílson | 98/99 | € 30M | |
| Lucas Beraldo | 23/24 | € 20M | |
| David Neres | 16/17 | € 17.4M | |
| Antony | 20/21 | € 15.8M |
Home Match Attendance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Matches | Total Attendance | Average Attendance | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 19 | 649,713 | 34,195 | -15.1% |
| 23/24 | 25 | 1,007,476 | 40,299 | -6.3% |
| 22/23 | 25 | 1,075,321 | 43,012 | +63.4% |
| 21/22 | 25 | 658,050 | 26,322 | +191.0% |
| 20/21 | 25 | 226,108 | 9,044 | +1,509.3% |
São Paulo All-Time Record and Key Statistics
| Season | Pos | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Avg Att | Spend | Income | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/25 | 7 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 34,195 | € 1M 600K | € 21M 670K | -€ 20M 70K |
23/24 | 6 | 59 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 43 | 10 | 40,299 | € 14M 899K | € 22M 355K | -€ 7M 455K |
22/23 | 11 | 53 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 43,012 | € 12M 635K | € 24M 800K | -€ 12M 165K |
21/22 | 9 | 54 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 55 | 42 | 13 | 26,322 | € 500,000 | € 7M 600K | -€ 7M 100K |
20/21 | 13 | 48 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 39 | -8 | 9,044 | € 5M 800K | € 28M 520K | -€ 22M 720K |
19/20 | 4 | 66 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 562 | € 8M 650K | € 9M 800K | -€ 1M 150K |
18/19 | 6 | 63 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 24,662 | € 14M 700K | € 28M 650K | -€ 13M 950K |
17/18 | 5 | 63 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 26,095 | € 16M 555K | € 55M 270K | -€ 38M 715K |
16/17 | 13 | 50 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 48 | 49 | -1 | 27,313 | € 17M 610K | € 38M 940K | -€ 21M 330K |
15/16 | 10 | 52 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 36 | 8 | 18,168 | € 1M 325K | € 29M 840K | -€ 28M 515K |
14/15 | 4 | 62 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 53 | 47 | 6 | 14,494 | € 11M 350K | € 9M 800K | € 1M 550K |
13/14 | 2 | 70 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 59 | 40 | 19 | 22,370 | € 0 | € 11M | -€ 11M |
12/13 | 9 | 50 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 39 | 40 | -1 | 16,523 | € 12M | € 44M 950K | -€ 32M 950K |
11/12 | 4 | 66 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 59 | 37 | 22 | 16,243 | € 11M 400K | € 9M 80K | € 2M 320K |
10/11 | 6 | 59 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 14,070 | € 8M 900K | € 19M 620K | -€ 10M 720K |
09/10 | 9 | 55 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 10,737 | € 1M 860K | € 11M | -€ 9M 140K |
08/09 | 3 | 65 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 57 | 42 | 15 | 17,205 | € 290,000 | € 660,000 | € −370,000 |
07/08 | 1 | 75 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 66 | 36 | 30 | 7,166 | € 1M 230K | € 30M 60K | -€ 28M 830K |
06/07 | 1 | 77 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 19 | 36 | 17,843 | € 4M 100K | € 14M 950K | -€ 10M 850K |
05/06 | 1 | 78 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 66 | 32 | 34 | 7,040 | € 1M 800K | € 7M 500K | -€ 5M 700K |
