Vasco keep tabs on their loaned players: who’s set for a return?

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·7 October 2025

Vasco keep tabs on their loaned players: who’s set for a return?

Vasco is closely monitoring the performance of its six players who are currently on loan to other clubs. The management’s strategy, which aims to give more playing time to the athletes, reduce the wage bill, and increase the value of its assets, has yielded mixed results. The list of loaned players ranges from one of the top standouts in Série B to players seeking to regain their place.

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Série B standout excites Vasco

The biggest success story is that of midfielder JP, who has been one of the main players for Avaí in Série B. With four goals and one assist in 20 games, the young talent from Base Forte has sparked fans’ interest in his return. The success of JP’s loan mirrors the “Cauan Barros formula,” who also shone in the competition before securing a spot in Vasco’s main team.

At the same club in Santa Catarina, midfielder Lucas Eduardo is seeking more playing time. He has participated in three of the seven possible matches since his arrival.

JP and Lucas Eduardo are experiencing different moments at the same club – Montage over photos by Isabela Azine/AGIF and Instagram

Experience in leadership and consistency abroad

Two other players have achieved the expected playing time. The experienced defender Maicon, 37, was loaned to Coritiba, where he became a regular starter and one of the leaders of the squad that tops Série B. However, his contract with the Gigante da Colina ends at the end of the year, and he is expected to renew with Coxa as a free agent.

Meanwhile, midfielder Maxime Domínguez has been consistent at Toronto FC in the MLS, with 23 matches played. With a contract with Vasco until 2028, he has a purchase clause at the end of the loan which is expected to be exercised by the Canadian club.

Maicon is one of Coxa’s leaders and Maxime is enjoying a good spell in Toronto – Montage over photos by JP Pacheco/Coritiba and Reproduction/Toronto FC

Sforza and Loide Augusto’s situations

The list is completed by two players in different situations. Midfielder Juan Sforza, who did not establish himself, was loaned to Juventude and is looking to regain his form, usually coming on in the second half.

Finally, forward Loide Augusto, after an uneventful spell, was loaned to Rizespor in Turkey, where he played two matches and is looking to regain his confidence.