São Paulo was held to a goalless draw with Botafogo-SP in its debut at Paulistão, on Monday night (20/01), at Estádio Santa Cruz, in Ribeirão Preto. Despite the goalless draw, the one who stood out was striker Ryan Francisco.
But who is São Paulo’s jewel? How much is your fine? THE Sporting News brings details.
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Who is Ryan Francisco?
Current top scorer in this season’s Copinha, with eight goals, Ryan Francisco is considered one of the jewels of São Paulo’s academy. In this year, 2025, he has eight goals in eight games. In 2024, there were 38 goals and 11 assists in 52 games.
The club’s intention is for him to start participating in the main team’s training, right after the Copa São Paulo dispute. In fact, he was a starter in the draw against Pantera. In the first minute, he almost scored, but hit goalkeeper João Carlos’ crossbar.
How much is Ryan Francisco’s fine?
In October 2024, São Paulo renewed Ryan Francisco’s contract. The bond, previously valid until January 31, 2026, will now end on August 30, 2028. The fine increased to 60 million eurosor equivalent to R$362.4 millionfor teams outside Brazil.
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São Paulo’s next games
- São Paulo x Guarani – 01/23 (Thursday) – 7:30 pm – Campeonato Paulista
- Portuguesa x São Paulo – 01/29 (Wednesday) – 9:35 pm – Campeonato Paulista
- Santos x São Paulo – 01/02 (Saturday) – 8:30 pm – Campeonato Paulista
- São Paulo x Mirassol – 02/05 (Wednesday) – 9:35 pm – Campeonato Paulista
- Bragantino x São Paulo – 02/08 (Saturday) – 6:30 pm – Campeonato Paulista
São Paulo’s last games: results
See below what São Paulo’s last games of the season were like.do Brasil
- 20/01 – Botafogo-SP 0 x 0 São Paulo – Campeonato Paulista
- 19/01 – São Paulo 0 x 0 Flamengo – FC Series
- 15/01 – Cruzeiro 1 x 1 São Paulo – FC Series
- 08/12 – Botafogo 2 x 1 São Paulo – Brazilian Championship
- 04/12 – São Paulo 1 x 2 Youth – Brazilian Championship
