Santiago Sosa lifts Vasco in relegation fight, see his stats | OneFootball

Santiago Sosa has become the answer to Vasco's need to strengthen its defensive cover in the final stretch of the 2026 season. Signed in the last transfer window, the Argentine quickly earned his place in midfield.

The adaptation is evident in the numbers. Since his debut, Santiago Sosa has played 10 matches, seven as a starter, and has totaled 47 duels won, 44 clearances, 24 interceptions, and 19 tackles, according to Sofascore.

Santiago Sosa also has an 83% pass completion rate and has been dribbled past only three times. The numbers reinforce his efficiency in marking and show the importance of the midfielder in a Vasco side that needs to pick up points to move away from the relegation zone.

Investment starts to pay off

In September, Vasco paid US$7.5 million (R$38 million at the time) to Racing to sign Santiago Sosa. The investment increased the pressure on the Argentine, who arrived at the club precisely to fill what was considered a key position. The response was quick.

The Argentine secured a place among the starters and began to give greater support to the midfield. His presence also allows the team to have a player dedicated to defensive protection, especially in moments when the opponent manages to push forward.

The midfielder’s form has gone hand in hand with Vasco’s turnaround in the competition. The team led by coach Pedro Emanuel has left the relegation zone and is now trying to turn its recent improvement into a bigger advantage over its rivals.

Final stretch increases pressure on Vasco

With 31 points, the Gigante da Colina sits in 16th place, two points above Grêmio, which currently opens the relegation zone. The team led by coach Pedro Emanuel still has a game in hand against Chapecoense. Their next match will be against Botafogo on October 7 at Nilton Santos.

After the derby, Vasco will still face Remo, São Paulo, Corinthians, Flamengo, Athletico-PR, Internacional, Red Bull Bragantino, Atlético-MG, and Vitória. It is in this scenario that Santiago Sosa becomes even more important.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.