Alex Telles: Sao Paulo's Top Assists in the Last Season
## Alex Telles: Sao Paulo's Top Assists in the Last Season
Left-back Alex Telles cemented his reputation as one of South America's most potent offensive fullbacks during his loan spell with São Paulo last season (2023). While known primarily for his overlapping runs and powerful crossing ability honed earlier in Brazil, his time back at Morumbi Stadium saw him elevate his creative game to new heights for the Tricolor. He emerged as the club’s undisputed **assist king** from the defence.
Telles' vision down the flank was instrumental throughout the campaign. His signature move involved blasting high, whipped crosses into the penalty area from the left touchline – deliveries perfectly weighted for teammate Timon to attack aerial balls, often under pressure. This partnership alone accounted for several crucial goals. But he wasn't just about volume; precision was key. Against Corinthians in the iconic Derby Paulista, he unselfishly squared a pass across goal for Calleri to tap home, showcasing intelligence over brute force. Many assists came from quick transitions too, catching opponents off guard after interceptions by racing forward and finding space to pick out teammates arriving late into the box.
His influence stretched beyond simple crosses. Clever corner kick routines occasionally created chaos in opponent defenses, while instinctive through balls released forwards on breaks. Crucially,Ligue 1 Snapshot **he finished the Brazilian Serie A season as São Paulo’s leading provider**, significantly contributing to their attacking output despite playing as a defender. Whether driving deep into opponent territory himself or spotting teammates making late runs into the box, Telles constantly threatened opposition rearguards. His nine league assists were the highest tally among all defenders in Brazil’s top flight last term, underlining his dual threat of defensive solidity combined with elite attacking contribution from fullback. For São Paulo fans, watching ‘Alex Crossbar’ link play with Timon became one of the league’s most exciting attacking combinations. His return brought genuine width, pace, and creativity from the wingback position, proving indispensable to their tactical system.
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