Brasileirão Top Scorers — Artilheiro
The Brasileirão (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A) crowns an “artilheiro” — its top scorer — each season. Here are the recent winners, the all-time leaders and the records.
Brasileirão top scorer (artilheiro) — recent winners
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kaio Jorge | Cruzeiro | 21 |
| 2024 | Alerrandro / Yuri Alberto | Vitória / Corinthians | 15 |
| 2023 | Paulinho | Atlético Mineiro | 20 |
| 2022 | Germán Cano | Fluminense | 26 |
| 2021 | Hulk | Atlético Mineiro | 19 |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brasileirão): the Golden Boot race
The most recent artilheiro is Kaio Jorge, who scored 21 goals for Cruzeiro to top the 2025 charts. In previous seasons Germán Cano (26 in 2022) and Paulinho (20 in 2023) led the way.
The all-time leading scorer in Brasileirão history is Roberto Dinamite, with 190 goals for Vasco da Gama between 1971 and 1992. The competition’s top-scorer trophy is named the Roberto Dinamite Trophy in his honour.
The single-season record is 34 goals, set by Washington for Athletico Paranaense in 2004.
Records
Frequently asked questions
Who is the all-time top scorer in the Brasileirão?+
Roberto Dinamite is the all-time top scorer of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 190 goals for Vasco da Gama between 1971 and 1992. The top-scorer trophy is named after him.
Who was the Brasileirão top scorer in 2025?+
Kaio Jorge was the 2025 Brasileirão artilheiro with 21 goals for Cruzeiro.
What is the single-season goal record in the Brasileirão?+
Washington holds the single-season record with 34 goals for Athletico Paranaense in 2004.
Where can I follow Brasileirão top scorers live?+
TopScorers.com tracks goalscorer rankings across the Brasileirão and the major leagues and competitions, with standings, results and statistics.