Corinthians Climbs to Second in CBF Ranking Amid Executive Leadership Changes
After winning the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians rises to second in the CBF ranking while actively restructuring its executive leadership following Fabinho Soldado's departure.
- • Corinthians moved to 2nd place in the CBF ranking after winning the Copa do Brasil final.
- • Flamengo remains 1st in the ranking following its 2025 Brasileirão win.
- • Corinthians is seeking a professional executive to replace Fabinho Soldado, rejecting the idea of a statutory director.
- • President Osmar Stabile stressed the need for football expertise in management and outlined plans to prepare for the Libertadores tournament.
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Corinthians has surged to second place in the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) national club ranking after their 2-1 victory against Vasco in the Copa do Brasil final. This advancement sees them surpass local rivals Palmeiras and São Paulo, who now occupy third and fifth places respectively, while Flamengo remains the top ranked club following their 2025 Brasileirão title.
The CBF ranking assesses club performance over the past five years, placing greater weight on recent results in all divisions and national cups. Aside from Corinthians' rise, notable movements include Cruzeiro leaping from 19th to 11th after a third-place league finish and semifinals appearance in the Copa do Brasil, and Mirassol moving up nine spots to rank 28th following their debut in Série A.
Concurrent with these sporting successes, Corinthians faces internal organizational shifts following the departure of executive Fabinho Soldado. President Osmar Stabile has emphasized the club's demand for a seasoned professional to fill the position, rejecting proposals to appoint a statutory director. Stabile highlighted the importance of football expertise in key roles, stating, "There is no space for placing individuals who do not understand football in key roles."
In restructuring their football planning, Corinthians is focusing on continuous professional recruitment to support club development, including preparations for the Copa Libertadores tournament. While speculation about potential player acquisitions like Paulinho from Mirassol has arisen, Stabile declined to comment until existing professionals have formally left their posts.
These changes indicate Corinthians' commitment to both sporting excellence and improved club management, coinciding with their climb to one of the highest positions in Brazil's football hierarchy. The club's current status as second best nationally and its strategic planning for the future mark a critical period in their competitive and organizational evolution.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
