1927 Campeonato Paulista Explained

The 1927 Campeonato Paulista was the 26th season of São Paulo's top association football league. Two championships were disputed that season, each by a different league (APEA and LAF).[1]

LAF Championship

Competition:Campeonato Paulista (LAF)
Season:1927
Winners:Paulistano (10th title)
League Topscorer:Friedenreich (Paulistano) – 13 goals
Prevseason:1926
Nextseason:1928

In the edition organized by the LAF (Liga dos Amadores de Futebol), from April 3 to October 30. Paulistano won the title for the 10th time. no teams were relegated. The top scorer was Friedenreich with 13 goals.[2]

System

The championship was disputed in a single round-robin system, with the team with the most points winning the title.

Championship

APEA Championship

Competition:Campeonato Paulista (APEA)
Season:1927
Winners:Palestra Itália (3rd title)
League Topscorer:Araken (Santos) – 31 goals
Prevseason:1926
Nextseason:1928

In the edition organized by the APEA (Associação Paulista de Esportes Atléticos) from March 3, 1927 to March 11, 1928. Palestra Itália won the title for the 3rd time. no teams were relegated and the top scorer was Araken with 31 goals.[3]

System

The championship was disputed in a single round-robin system, with the team with the most points winning the title.

Championship

Top Scores

!Rank!Player!Club!Goals
1ArakenSantos31
2FeitiçoSantos28
3HeitorPalestra Itália22
4De MaríaCorinthians19
5TedescoPalestra Itália14
Lara
7CamarãoSantos13
8Roberto CacoGuarani11
9SallesPortuguesa
10NenêGuarani10

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rodolfo Kussarev, Bernardo Itri. . 125 Anos de História - A Enciclopédia do Futebol Paulista . 2021 . 71–74 . pt . 659960630X.
  2. Web site: Campeonato Paulista 1927 (LAF) . Futebol Nacional . 29 May 2022 . pt.
  3. Web site: Campeonato Paulista 1927 (APEA) . Futebol Nacional . 29 May 2022 . pt.