Santos is set to face Fortaleza this Thursday (12) at 7:30 PM at Arena Castelão for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. This matchup features three elements of the ‘Law of the Ex’ as lateral Escobar and forward Guilherme reunite with their former club while lateral Felipe Jonatan and forward Marinho take on Santos after their own stints with the team.
Notably, Santos had previously negotiated a player swap of Escobar for Felipe Jonatan in April of last year. While at Fortaleza, Escobar participated in 21 matches and provided 2 assists. Since joining Santos, he has played 56 games, netting one goal. Felipe Jonatan, on the other hand, had an impressive record with 211 appearances for Santos from 2019 to 2024, scoring 6 goals and recording 13 assists. He was also called up to the Brazilian U-23 national team and played under coach Jorge Sampaoli during his tenure.
Guilherme had a loan spell at Fortaleza last season, where he featured in 52 matches, scoring 10 goals and contributing 6 assists. He was part of the squad during their relegation battle.
Meanwhile, Marinho had a notable three-year stint with Santos starting in 2019 before being sold to Flamengo in 2021, and later transferred to Fortaleza in 2023. His time at Santos was marked with distinction, including being titled the “King of America” during the Libertadores final. He played 113 matches for Santos, scoring 41 goals and providing 18 assists.
This upcoming match is poised to be exciting, especially with past connections fueling the intensity on the field. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as these players face their former teams, adding an intriguing narrative to the match.