In 2024, there was excitement left until the last round of the Brasileirão Betano. Only in the 38th round, the champion was defined, Botafogo, three-time champion after 29 years, the last relegated and also the classifications for continental competitions in 2025.
Between April and December, 380 matches were played, 380 Betano Stars of the Match were chosen, and prizes were awarded for the best saves and goals in each round. Journalists elected Luiz Henrique, from Botafogo, as the Betano Star of the Brazilian Championship.
Highlights of Brasileirão Betano
Throughout the season, during the final minutes of matches, analysts from the official Brasileirão Betano channels chose the best athlete in each game. The most awarded in 2024 were:
- Wesley, from Internacional, with 8 trophies
- Fortaleza goalkeeper, João Ricardo, with 7 trophies
- Gerson, from Flamengo with 6 trophies
- Garro, from Corinthians with 6 trophies
- Lucas Moura, from São Paulo with 6 trophies
The elite of Brazilian football scored more than 929 goals this year. Yuri Alberto, from Corinthians, and Alerrandro, from Vitória, stood out as the top scorers. Furthermore, the striker from the Bahian team even received the award for the most beautiful goal of the tournament, scored against Cruzeiro.
However, in the list of those who scored the most beautiful goals throughout the competition, chosen by fans in votes on social networks in the following days of the rounds, the following stood out:
- Cruzeiro native Matheus Pereira
- Dutchman Memphis Depay, from Corinthians
Three goalkeepers have won the most beautiful save of the round award four times:
- Fábio, from Fluminense
- John, from Botafogo
- Cássio, from Cruzeiro (however, with one of these defenders still wearing the Corinthians shirt)
But in this award, Corinthians was the team that had the most awarded goalkeepers: Cássio, Carlos Miguel, Matheus Donelli and Hugo Souza, totaling seven trophies in total.
Luiz Henrique, from Botafogo, a chapter apart
The year ended in black and white, with Botafogo’s title, and a memorable year for Luiz Henrique, who was one of the team’s highlights, winning the trophy for best striker in the competition, wearing the main Brazilian team’s shirt for the first time. , and was also elected Craque Betano of the 2024 Brazilian Championship.
“I’m very proud of everything that’s happening. As I said, I want to thank my fiancée, my family, my teammates, the guys who work with me off the field. So just thank you, I’m very happy and now it’s time to enjoy.” – said the attacker in an interview after the final.
The number 7 received a special trophy for being chosen as a star by journalists from all over Brazil. Artist Cainã Gartner created the piece in partnership with Betano, following his unique concept.
Made from certified wood, the trophy features a soccer ball, displaying impressive carved details. In addition, there is also the presence of the Betano brand, holder of the naming rights for the Brasileirão.
“After 8 months of much competition and excitement, we have reached the end of the first season of the Brasileirão and Betano partnership. There were more than 500 prizes distributed throughout the competition, celebrating the most beautiful plays, the stars and the fans. Therefore, we are looking forward to the The ball will start rolling again in 2025, with even more reasons for us to celebrate together.” – declares Betano.
