Marlon Freitas leads Brasileirão in successful passes

Marlon Freitas, a midfielder for Palmeiras, has emerged as the leader in successful passes in the Brasileirão 2026 season. According to Sofascore data, Freitas has completed 2,247 passes, establishing a significant lead over his competitors.

In the rankings, Gerson of Cruzeiro holds second place with 1,819 successful passes, followed by Martinelli of Fluminense with 1,775. Freitas's performance highlights his role in ball circulation between defense and attack, a skill he also demonstrated during the 2025 season.

Separately, Fluminense midfielder Martinelli has transitioned from a subject of criticism to a key protagonist for his club. After overcoming pressure, Martinelli successfully converted a crucial penalty in a Libertadores match against Independiente Rivadavia, helping Fluminense secure a spot in the quarter-finals.