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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 Santos has been the standout performer for Botafogo RJ in league play this season with a rating of 7.31. Nahuel Ferraresi and Álvaro Montoro have also impressed with ratings of 7.03 and 6.99 respectively.

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

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

Botafogo RJ have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 11 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. In the Série A, they faced a 1-1 draw with Fluminense, a 0-1 loss to Vitória, and a 2-3 loss to Athletico Paranaense. In the Copa Sudamericana, they faced a 1-6 loss to Cienciano, and a 1-0 win against Cienciano.

Recent results for Botafogo RJ:

• 9 Agosti 2026: Série A - 1-1 draw vs Fluminense
• 14 Agosti 2026: Copa Sudamericana - 1-6 loss at Cienciano
• 16 Agosti 2026: Série A - 0-1 loss at Vitória
• 21 Agosti 2026: Copa Sudamericana - 1-0 win vs Cienciano
• 24 Agosti 2026: Série A - 2-3 loss vs Athletico Paranaense

Upcoming fixtures for Botafogo RJ:

• 29 Julai 2026: Série A - vs Grêmio
• 30 Agosti 2026: Série A - at Flamengo
• 6 Septemba 2026: Série A - vs Palmeiras
• 12 Septemba 2026: Série A - vs Bragantino
• 19 Septemba 2026: Série A - at Mirassol

Looking ahead, Botafogo RJ face some tough tests on the horizon, with 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. This includes 2 difficult fixtures, and 1 match of moderate difficulty, and 2 more favorable encounters. Upcoming opponents: Flamengo (away), Palmeiras (home), Bragantino (home), Mirassol (away), and Vasco da Gama (home).

Botafogo RJ currently sits in 12th place in the Série A with 30 points from 24 matches (8W 6D 10L).

Botafogo RJ's squad consists of 51 players. Goalkeepers: Gabriel Batista (Brazil), Warleson (Brazil), Rhyan Luca (Brazil), Cristhian Loor (Ecuador), Cléber Lucas (Brazil). Defenders: Vitinho (Brazil), Ythallo (Brazil), Mateo Ponte (Uruguay), Nahuel Ferraresi (Venezuela), Alex Telles (Brazil), Marçal (Brazil), Anthony (Brazil), Kaio Pantaleão (Brazil), Lucas Monzón (Uruguay), Gabriel Justino (Brazil), Gabriel (Brazil), Kadu (Brazil), Riquelme (Brazil), Kauã Serafim (Brazil), Herick (Brazil), Jhoan Hernández (Colombia). Midfielders: Cristian Medina (Argentina), Álvaro Montoro (Argentina), Jordan Barrera (Colombia), Allan (Brazil), Paulinho (Brazil), Danilo Santos (Brazil), Victor Hugo (Brazil), Caio Valle (Brazil), Miguel Caldas (Brazil), Arthur Novaes (Brazil), Wallace Davi (Brazil), Cauã Zappelini (Brazil), Marquinhos (Brazil), Huguinho (Brazil), Lucas Villalba (Uruguay), Bernardo Valim (Brazil), Edenílson (Brazil), Domingos Andrade (Angola). Forwards: Tiquinho Soares (Brazil), Júnior Santos (Brazil), Danilo (Brazil), Matheus Martins (Brazil), Arthur Cabral (Brazil), Santiago Rodríguez (Uruguay), Kadir Barría (Panama), Arthur Izaque (Brazil), Felipe Januário (Brazil), Kauan Toledo (Brazil), Matheusinho (Brazil), Lucas Emanuel (Brazil).

Botafogo RJ transfers: New signings include Tiquinho Soares (from Santos FC), Nahuel Ferraresi (from São Paulo), Danilo (from Rangers), Domingos Andrade (from FC Porto B), Warleson (from Cercle Brugge) and 14 more. Players transferred out include Patrick de Paula (to Sport Recife), Raul (to AVS Futebol SAD), Joaquín Correa (to Estudiantes), Elias Manoel (to Tijuana), Bastos (to Free agent) and 30 more.

Rodrigo Bellão is the current head coach of Botafogo RJ. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 0% win rate across 2 matches, averaging 0.00 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Martín Anselmi managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 12 matches (42% win rate). Franclim Carvalho managed the club for one season, recording 5 wins from 14 matches (36% 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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