Botafogo have 38 players in their 2026 squad: 4 goalkeepers, 14 defenders, 12 midfielders, 8 forwards. The average age is 24.1.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gabriel Batista | 28 |
| 17 | Warleson | 29 |
| 32 | Rhyan | 19 |
| 62 | Cleber | 19 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vitinho | 26 |
| 3 | Arthur Chaves | 24 |
| 4 | M. Ponte | 22 |
| 5 | N. Ferraresi | 27 |
| 13 | Alex Telles | 33 |
| 17 | J. Hernández | 19 |
| 21 | Marçal | 37 |
| 26 | Anthony | 20 |
| 29 | Paulinho | 30 |
| 33 | L. Monzón | 24 |
| 36 | Gabriel Abdias | 19 |
| 42 | Kadu Santos | 20 |
| 63 | Garcia da Silva Neves Herick | 17 |
| 75 | Huguinho | 18 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | C. Medina | 23 |
| 8 | Danilo Santos | 25 |
| 10 | Caio Valle | 18 |
| 10 | Álvaro Montoro | 18 |
| 14 | J. Barrera | 19 |
| 15 | Wallace II | 18 |
| 22 | H. Ziyech | 32 |
| 25 | Allan | 34 |
| 34 | G. Justino | 19 |
| 38 | Hugo Goncalves dos Santos Victor | 16 |
| 88 | Edenílson | 36 |
| 91 | Domingos Andrade | 23 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Júnior Santos | 31 |
| 9 | Tiquinho Soares | 35 |
| 11 | Matheus Martins | 22 |
| 19 | Arthur Cabral | 28 |
| 37 | K. Barria | 18 |
| 59 | Kauan Toledo | 19 |
| 77 | L. Villalba | 24 |
| 90 | Danilo | 26 |
Botafogo manager
Bruno Lazaroni (Brazil, aged 45) is the Botafogo head coach since 2018.
Botafogo key players this season
Botafogo players among the Brasileirão Série A scoring and assist leaders:
- Danilo Santos: 9 goals, 2 assists
- Arthur Cabral: 7 goals, 1 assists
- Alex Telles: 3 goals, 4 assists
- Álvaro Montoro: 1 goals, 5 assists
When does Botafogo play next?
Botafogo’s next match is Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama in the Brasileirão Série A on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- US: Fanatiz (Wed, Oct 7, 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT)
Botafogo stadium
Botafogo play at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro (capacity 46,931).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Botafogo squad?
Botafogo have 38 registered players: 4 goalkeepers, 14 defenders, 12 midfielders, 8 forwards.
Who is the Botafogo manager?
Bruno Lazaroni is the Botafogo head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Botafogo?
Hugo Goncalves dos Santos Victor, aged 16.
Who is the oldest player at Botafogo?
Marçal, aged 37.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET