Vasco sign Xerém striker, boost youth ranks with deal until 2029 | OneFootball

Vasco have signed a new youth-team addition from a rival club. Forward Heitor Teixeira, formerly of Fluminense, is the latest signing for the club’s 2010 age group and has signed a contract running until the end of 2029.

The news was reported by Base Forte, a profile specializing in Vasco’s academy. The player arrives to strengthen the U-16 and U-17 squads in the final stretch of the season.

Who is Heitor Teixeira, Vasco’s new signing

Born on April 11, 2010, Heitor Teixeira Silva de Melo is 16 years old and plays as a forward. One of the standout points is his physique: he is 1.83 m tall and weighs 74 kg, typical attributes of a traditional center-forward.

Developed at Xerém, Heitor played for Fluminense’s U-13, U-15, and U-16 teams. This year, he was even included on the Tricolor squad list for the Brazilian U-17 Championship.

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Goal in the Copa Rio and injury recovery

The 2026 season brought setbacks for the forward. He returned from the medical department in time for Fluminense’s debut in the U-16 Copa Rio in May.

In that match, he came off the bench and scored in the 8-0 rout of Campo Grande. Still with Tricolor, he also won the Guilherme Embry U-16 Tournament.

Long contract shows Vasco’s investment

The deal running until the end of 2029 indicates that Vasco see Heitor as a medium-term project. The contract covers the striker’s entire transition between the U-17 and U-20 levels, a decisive phase for any player dreaming of reaching the professional squad.

At a time when the club is preparing for a new phase of its SAF, investing in young players with upside is an increasingly important strategy for São Januário.

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PROFILE – HEITOR TEIXEIRAFull name: Heitor Teixeira Silva de MeloDate of birth: April 11, 2010 (16 years old)Position: forwardHeight and weight: 1.83 m / 74 kgPrevious club: FluminenseTeams at Vasco: U-16 and U-17Contract: until the end of 2029

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