With statistics from the Espião Estatístico, we found data that can illustrate the performance of the player wearing the Timão shirt in the most important role for a forward: scoring goals. One thing is certain: Yuri Alberto is experiencing his best season in 2024 considering the average number of goals scored per game. The center forward has contributed to 35.6% of the goals scored by Corinthians this year.
Looking at Yuri’s numbers year by year:
• Corinthians (2024): 0.41 goals per game
• Corinthians (2023): 0.24 goals per game
• Corinthians (2022): 0.39 goals per game
• Zenit (2022): 0.4 goals per game
• Internacional (2021): 0.36 goals per game
• Internacional (2020): 0.38 goals per game
• Santos (2019): 0.12 goals per game
Yuri’s performance drops significantly when comparing the number of shots and the amount of goals scored. In the Brasileirão, for example, the center forward needs almost ten opportunities to score a goal, not counting the chances that do not result in a shot.
Let’s take a look at how many shots Yuri took and how many goals the center forward scored in each of the competitions played by Corinthians in 2024:
• Paulistão: 25 shots and 5 goals
• Copa do Brasil: 9 shots and 2 goals
• Sul-Americana: 16 shots and 5 goals
• Brasileirão: 32 shots and 3 goals
• Total: 82 shots and 15 goals
Since joining Corinthians, Yuri Alberto has played 127 games, scored 41 goals, and provided ten assists. The player’s goal average is 0.3 per game.
Yuri Alberto has 50% of his economic rights linked to Corinthians – the other 50% belong to Zenit, from Russia – and has a contract valid until the end of 2027. To sign the center forward, Timão traded defender Robert Renan and midfielder Du Queiroz, as well as giving the Russian club preference in the purchase of midfielder Pedro.
In comparison with the center forwards of the three São Paulo rivals, Yuri Alberto’s performance is not bad. On the contrary, the Corinthians’ number 9 has scored more goals this year than Calleri of São Paulo and Julio Furch of Santos. In terms of goals per game, Yuri is on par with the Palmeiras striker and outperforms the São Paulo and Santos rivals.
Yuri’s record only falters when it comes to assisting goals. While Flaco López and Calleri have more assists, Yuri has shown a bit less in this area. When compared to Pedro from Flamengo, Yuri’s performance falls short.
Looking at the numbers of Yuri and other number 9 players in 2024:
• Yuri Alberto (Corinthians) 36 games | 15 goals | 3 assists | Goal average per game: 0.41
• Pedro (Flamengo) 37 games | 27 goals | 7 assists | Goal average per game: 0.72
• Flaco López (Palmeiras) 39 games | 16 goals | 5 assists | Goal average per game: 0.41
• Calleri (São Paulo) 31 games | 10 goals | 4 assists | Goal average per game: 0.32
• Julio Furch (Santos) 23 games | 6 goals | 1 assist | Goal average per game: 0.26
Yuri Alberto’s performance is being closely watched and compared to other top strikers in the league, showcasing his growth and potential in the world of football.