Vasco squad: get the lowdown on all the players | OneFootball

Vasco enters the 2026 season with a large squad, blending youth, international experience, and bets from the South American market. With Fernando Diniz at the helm of the sports project, the club seeks a balance between immediate performance and asset appreciation, betting on established names and athletes in the process of proving themselves.

Below, check out the complete Vasco squad in 2026, sorted by positions.

Vasco Squad in 2026

GoalkeepersName: Allan VitorName: Léo JardimName: Daniel Fuzato Name: Pablo

Right-backsName: Paulinho Name: Puma Rodríguez Name: Paulo Henrique

Center-backsName: Robert Renan Name: Carlos Cuesta Name: Alan Saldivia Name: Lucas Freitas Name: Lyncon

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Left-backsName: Lucas Piton Name: Riquelme Name: Victor Luís

Defensive MidfieldersName: Cauan Barros Name: Thiago Mendes Name: JairName: Hugo Moura Name: Mateus Carvalho Name: Lucas Eduardo

MidfieldersName: Maxime DominguezName: Tchê Tchê Name: JP Name: Philippe Coutinho Name: Guilherme Estrella

ForwardsName: Matheus França Name: Andrés Gómez Name: Benjamín Garré Name: Nuno Moreira Name: David Name: Adson Name: Rayan Name: GB Name: Johan Rojas

Team Star

Philippe Coutinho ended the 2025 season as one of Vasco's main technical references. At 33 years old, the number 10 had his best moment since returning to the club, accumulating 56 matches played, the highest number of games in his entire career, and becoming the sixth player with the most appearances for Vasco that year. In total, he played 4,298 minutes, the seventh highest in the squad, numbers that highlight his importance within the sports project.

In addition to his constant presence, Coutinho also delivered performance. The midfielder was directly involved in 16 goals throughout the season, with 11 goals scored and five assists, being the fourth player in the squad with the most goal contributions in 2025. His offensive production reinforced his prominence, especially in decisive moments, consolidating him as a key piece in the game model adopted by the coaching staff.

Despite the good numbers, the end of the season raised a red flag regarding his physical condition. The wear and tear became evident throughout the year, and the club had to rest the player in three matches of the Brazilian Championship, against Ceará and Palmeiras in the first round, and against Atlético-MG in the last round. Additionally, there was frequent rotation in the Carioca Championship, when Fábio Carille chose to preserve starters.

For 2026, the trend is for even stricter control of Coutinho's physical load. The planning considers a shortened calendar due to the World Cup, with sequences of games in a short interval, which will require greater caution to preserve the performance and longevity of the squad's main technical name.

Besides Coutinho, Léo Jardim also deserves mention as one of the main leaders of Vasco's squad. Reliable, consistent, and decisive, the goalkeeper has established himself as a fundamental part of the team, especially in big games, often being pointed out as one of the best in his position in Brazilian football.

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Training of the professional team at CT Moacyr Barbosa on January 8, 2025. Photos: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

Key Players

Among the players who support Vasco's game model, Andrés Gómez stands out as one of the main game-changers in the squad. The Colombian offers intensity, depth, and decision-making ability on the flanks, being a sporting and market asset.

Another relevant name is Nuno Moreira. With good game reading and mobility in the offensive sector, the Portuguese forward fits well into the variations proposed by Fernando Diniz and contributes both in the construction and finishing of plays.

Youth, South American Market, and Valuation Strategy

Vasco's squad also reflects a clear directive from the football department: investing in young players with growth and resale potential. The presence of South American athletes, especially Colombians, reinforces this strategy, which combines sports performance, international visibility, and asset appreciation.

With a balanced average age and names already observed by national teams, Vasco bets on a squad that seeks immediate competitiveness without giving up building a sustainable project in the medium and long term.

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