Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras — Overview (around 2016/17, coach: Cuca)

• Club name: Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
• Country: Brazil
• Nickname(s): Verdão (Big Green), Alviverde
• Home stadium: Allianz Parque (Parque Antárctica)
• Primary colors: Green and white
• Head coach (around 2016/17): Alexi Stival "Cuca"

Context for the 2016–2017 period

• Cuca took charge of Palmeiras during parts of 2016 and was again the head coach in 2017. He is a well-known Brazilian manager, noted for pragmatic tactics and strong man-management.
• In 2016 Palmeiras finished the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season in the top positions (they were runners-up in 2016), which led to continuity and squad strengthening into 2017.
• During this era Palmeiras had an ambitious squad with several notable players, a solid defense, and emphasis on compactness and quick transitions under Cuca.

Notable players (typical names around 2016–2017)

• Verdão’s roster at that time included players such as Gabriel Jesus (transferred to Manchester City in 2017), Dudu, Lucas Lima, Moisés, Felipe Melo, Zé Roberto (toward the end of his career), and goalkeeper Fernando Prass.
• Several of these players contributed strongly in domestic competitions and attracted international transfer interest.

Competitions and results around that time

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Palmeiras were one of the top contenders in 2016 (finished 2nd) and remained competitive in 2017.
• Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras returned to continental competition in years nearby this period, building toward deeper campaigns in subsequent seasons.
• Copa do Brasil and state championships (Campeonato Paulista) were also priorities depending on scheduling and squad rotation.

Style and tactical notes under Cuca

• Cuca generally favored organized defensive structure, midfield balance and rapid forward movement when counterattacking.
• He often relied on experienced players for leadership (e.g., Felipe Melo) combined with young, dynamic attackers (e.g., Dudu, Gabriel Jesus until his 2017 transfer).

Legacy from this period

• The mid-2010s era helped re-establish Palmeiras as a leading force in Brazilian football, laying groundwork for the club’s domestic and continental successes that followed.