Corinthians in 2025: A Season of Transformation and New Beginnings
A Historic Season Unfolds
The 2025 season marks the 116th year in Sport Club Corinthians Paulista’s history, running from January to December 2025. This season started earlier than usual and features a mid-season break due to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in June-July.
Management and Technical Changes
The club underwent significant management changes when Ramón Díaz was dismissed on April 17 following poor performances. Despite winning the Campeonato Paulista, the team’s form declined afterwards. The situation led to the appointment of Dorival Júnior as the new manager on April 28, who had previously managed the Brazil national football team.
Stadium Innovation and Fan Experience
A notable development in 2025 was the implementation of a mandatory facial recognition system for tickets on July 13. This change was mandated by the Lei Geral do Esporte for stadiums with a capacity exceeding 20,000 people. The club worked diligently during the mid-season break to implement the system, which ensures that tickets are personal and non-transferable.
Transfer Market Activities
The club kicked off 2025 by signing Fabrizio Angileri, a 30-year-old Argentine left-back, as their first acquisition of the year. In a significant move, Memphis Depay joined the club as their new number 10, choosing Corinthians over a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia that would have paid him three times more.
Kit and Tradition
The club maintains its traditional black and white colours in 2025. The home kit features a white body with black sleeves and a black stripe on both sides, complemented by black shorts and white socks. This year’s kit design holds special significance as it pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship victory.
Looking Forward
As of September 11, 2025, Corinthians continues to face challenges in the Brasileirão, as evidenced by their recent 2-1 defeat against Juventude at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The club’s performance in domestic competitions and their ability to balance multiple tournament commitments will be crucial for the remainder of the season.