Is it Vasco’s day? 5 Brazil stars who support the Gigante | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team plays today against Bolivia in the last qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. And Canarinho has a strong and curious representation from Vasco da Gama. A survey circulating on social networks indicates that at least five players who currently wear the "amarelinha" have a strong connection with Cruz-Maltino, either because they were formed at the club or because they are declared fans. See below!

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Andrey Santos: the Cruz-Maltino DNA

The most direct and obvious case is that of midfielder Andrey Santos. Formed in the club's youth categories, and crucial in the 2022 promotion, he is considered a player with "pure vascaíno DNA". In several interviews since he transferred to Europe, the player has expressed the affection and longing he feels for São Januário, always reinforcing his identity with the Giant of the Hill.

Andrey in his times at Colina - Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

Richarlison: the family influence

The "Pigeon's" connection with the club surprised many. Despite having emerged at rival Fluminense, Richarlison has opened his heart and confessed that his entire family is vascaína and that he also supports the club. In an interview, he revealed that he follows the team's games at dawn, directly from England, and that the results affect his mood the next day.

Bruno Guimarães: the cradle fan

Born in the neighborhood of São Cristóvão, neighboring São Januário, the Newcastle midfielder claims that his passion for the club was inevitable. In a podcast appearance, Bruno Guimarães was emphatic in declaring his childhood love, nailing the famous phrase that defines passion for the club: "Either you are born Vasco, or you are not born".

Jean Lucas: the connection from his father

The case of midfielder Jean Lucas is backstage information. According to journalist Emerson Rocha, from the channel Attention Vascaínos, the player's connection with the club comes from the cradle. His family is described as "VERY vascaína", with emphasis on his father, who is a fanatical supporter. The family influence, therefore, places him on this select list.

Photo: Reproduction X/Twitter journalist Emerson Rocha

Kaio Jorge: Brazil's top scorer and public defender of Vasco

Closing the list, striker Kaio Jorge has a close and public defense relationship with Vasco. He has been seen using the facilities of the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center to train. In addition, the player has picked fights on social networks to defend the club, even referring to the Giant of the Hill as "my team".

Kaio Jorge training at the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center when he played in Europe - Photo: Instagram Reproduction

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