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Botafogo RJ is a football club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, playing their home matches at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Follow Botafogo RJ on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Danilo has been the standout performer for Botafogo RJ in league play this season with a rating of 7.47. Alexander Barboza and Arthur Cabral have also impressed with ratings of 7.10 and 7.09 respectively.

Arthur Cabral leads Botafogo RJ's scoring in league play with 7 goals this season. Danilo has contributed 7, while Edenílson has added 4.

Álvaro Montoro is the chief creator for Botafogo RJ in league play with 3 assists this season. Edenílson and Alex Telles have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.

Botafogo RJ have been in solid form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Serie A, they faced a 1-1 draw with Atletico MG, a 3-1 win against Corinthians, and a 1-1 draw with Sao Paulo. In the Copa do Brasil, they faced a 0-2 loss to Chapecoense AF. In the Copa Sudamericana Grp. E, they faced a 3-0 win against Independiente Petrolero.

Recent results for Botafogo RJ:

• 10 May 2026: Serie A - 1-1 draw at Atletico MG
• 14 May 2026: Copa do Brasil - 0-2 loss at Chapecoense AF
• 17 May 2026: Serie A - 3-1 win vs Corinthians
• 21 May 2026: Copa Sudamericana Grp. E - 3-0 win at Independiente Petrolero
• 23 May 2026: Serie A - 1-1 draw at Sao Paulo

Upcoming fixtures for Botafogo RJ:

• 25 February 2026: Serie A - vs Vitoria
• 30 May 2026: Serie A - at Bahia
• 22 July 2026: Serie A - vs Santos FC
• 25 July 2026: Serie A - at Cruzeiro
• 29 July 2026: Serie A - vs Gremio

Looking ahead, Botafogo RJ have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Vitoria (home), Bahia (away), Santos FC (home), Cruzeiro (away), and Gremio (home).

Botafogo RJ currently sits in 10th place in the Serie A with 22 points from 16 matches (6W 4D 6L).

Botafogo RJ's squad consists of 49 players. Goalkeepers: Raul (Brazil), Cristhian Loor (Ecuador), Neto (Brazil), Léo Linck (Brazil), Cléber Lucas (Brazil). Defenders: Vitinho (Brazil), Ythallo (Brazil), Mateo Ponte (Uruguay), Nahuel Ferraresi (Venezuela), Alex Telles (Brazil), Bastos (Angola), Marçal (Brazil), Anthony (Brazil), Caio Roque (Brazil), Kaio Pantaleão (Brazil), Gabriel Justino (Brazil), Kadu (Brazil), Riquelme (Brazil), Kauã Serafim (Brazil), Jhoan Hernández (Colombia). Midfielders: Cristian Medina (Argentina), Jordan Barrera (Colombia), Allan (Brazil), Newton (Brazil), Joaquín Correa (Argentina), Danilo (Brazil), Gabriel (Brazil), Caio Valle (Brazil), Miguel Caldas (Brazil), Arthur Novaes (Brazil), Wallace Davi (Brazil), Cauã Zappelini (Brazil), Marquinhos (Brazil), Huguinho (Brazil), Bernardo Valim (Brazil), Edenílson (Brazil). Forwards: Álvaro Montoro (Argentina), Chris Ramos (Spain), Matheus Martins (Brazil), Nathan Fernandes (Brazil), Júnior Santos (Brazil), Arthur Cabral (Brazil), Santiago Rodríguez (Uruguay), Kadir Barría (Panama), Arthur Izaque (Brazil), Felipe Januário (Brazil), Kauan Toledo (Brazil), Matheusinho (Brazil), Lucas Villalba (Uruguay).

Botafogo RJ transfers: New signings include Anthony Oliveira (from Goias), Caio Roque (from Portuguesa), Nahuel Ferraresi (from Sao Paulo), Junior Santos (from Atletico MG), Cristian Medina (from Estudiantes) and 16 more. Players transferred out include Alexander Barboza (to Palmeiras), Artur (to Sao Paulo), Luís Oyama (to Grêmio Novorizontino SP), Philipe Sampaio (to Athletic Club), Jefinho (to Liaoning Tieren) and 32 more.

Franclim Carvalho is the current head coach of Botafogo RJ. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 38% win rate across 8 matches, averaging 1.63 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Martín Anselmi managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 12 matches (42% win rate). Rodrigo Bellão managed the club for one season, recording 0 wins from 1 match (0% win rate). Other former coaches include Renato Paiva, Davide Ancelotti, Tiago Nunes, Artur Jorge, Luís Castro, Bruno Lage, Enderson Moreira, Marcelo Chamusca, Bruno Lazaroni, Eduardo Barroca, Paulo Autuori, Ramón Díaz, Alberto Valentim, Zé Ricardo, Jair Ventura, and Vágner Mancini.

Botafogo RJ plays their home matches at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, which has a capacity of 46,931.

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