Where are they now: Vasco’s 2011 Copa do Brasil champions 🏆 | OneFootball

On the eve of yet another Copa do Brasil final, Vasco is reliving fond memories. This Wednesday (17), the Cruz-Maltino faces Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena in the first leg of the 2025 final, dreaming of winning the national competition for the second time.

The first title came in 2011, when Vasco overcame Coritiba in the grand final, ending a eight-year trophy drought. Under the command of Ricardo Gomes, that team entered the club’s history, with players who became fan idols.

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But after all, where are the 2011 Copa do Brasil champions now? Check it out:

Defense

Fernando Prass

One of the great heroes of the campaign. The goalkeeper was decisive throughout the tournament and also in the 2012 Libertadores. In 2013, he transferred to Palmeiras, where he stayed until 2019 and won important titles. He had a brief spell at Ceará and retired in 2021.

Allan

A product of Vasco’s youth academy, he played in the final and was sold to Udinese right after the title. He enjoyed the best moment of his career at Napoli and also played for Everton (England) and Al-Wahda. He returned to Brazil to play for Botafogo in 2024 and is still active.

Dedé

An absolute idol for the fans, the “Mito” left Vasco for Cruzeiro, where he became a two-time Brazilian champion. Successive injuries hampered the rest of his career, which also included spells at Athletico-PR and Ponte Preta. He retired in 2023.

Anderson Martins

After the title, he moved to Al-Jaish in Qatar. He played for other clubs and returned to Vasco in 2017, but his second stint was brief. He also played for São Paulo, Bahia, and CSA before ending his career in 2022.

Ramon Motta

He left Vasco for Corinthians and was later loaned to Flamengo and Besiktas in Turkey. He returned to the club in 2017 but suffered a serious injury. He currently works as a sports commentator.

Midfield

Eduardo Costa

A starting defensive midfielder during the campaign, he left Vasco to play for Avaí, where he played until 2015. Today, he pursues a career as a coach.

Rômulo

Another product of the Cruz-Maltino youth system. After standing out at Vasco, he played for Spartak Moscow and had spells at Flamengo, Grêmio, and in Chinese football. He returned to the club in 2021, but without the same impact. He is now retired.

Felipe Maestro

One of the greatest idols in Vasco’s history and the player with the most titles at the club. He ended his career in 2013 after a spell at Fluminense. He was coach of Bangu and Volta Redonda and currently works as Vasco’s technical director, alongside Pedrinho.

Attack

Diego Souza

The number 10 of the champion team, he was transferred to Al-Ittihad in 2012, but quickly returned due to salary issues. He played for several Brazilian clubs and ended his career at Sport in 2023.

Éder Luís

Known for his speed, he scored Vasco’s second goal in the final against Coritiba. He left the club in 2013 for Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates, returned to Vasco in 2015, and retired in 2020.

Alecsandro

The center forward and top scorer of that team, he left Vasco in 2012 to play for Atlético-MG. He continued his career at Brazilian clubs and retired in 2023. He is currently dedicated to footvolley.

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Photo: Reproduction/Vasco.

With vivid memories of the 2011 title, Vasco begins another Copa do Brasil final looking to repeat history and write a new chapter of glory for its fans.

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