Vasco bid for Cuiabano, stats: twice as deadly as Lucas Piton | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has made a major move in the past few hours to sign left-back Cuiabano, 22 years old, who belongs to Nottingham Forest. However, the negotiation is hitting a roadblock regarding the business model: while the English club wants an immediate permanent sale to recover their investment, Vasco’s management has proposed a loan with an obligation to buy. Vasco is trying to unlock the deal by inserting performance clauses, where the purchase would become mandatory if the player participates in a specific number of matches (playing at least 45 minutes each).

But what motivates Vasco’s strong insistence on a player who was at rival Botafogo until recently? The answer lies in the numbers. An exclusive survey by the portal BolaVip Brasil reveals that Cuiabano has drastically superior offensive characteristics compared to Lucas Piton, the current starter in the position, who is experiencing a technical and physical decline.

To help fans understand the tactical impact and the behind-the-scenes of this negotiation, we detail below the “overwhelming justification” from the data and the market scenario that favors the Gigante da Colina.

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Cuiabano has 200% more finishing volume than Piton

The main difference between the two full-backs is aggressiveness. While Piton is a builder who looks for crosses, Cuiabano is defined as a lethal weapon in the final third. According to the analyzed data, Vasco’s target has a 200% superiority in the volume of dangerous shots on the opponent’s goal compared to the current number 6 for Vasco.

This characteristic would transform Vasco’s left flank. With Cuiabano, the team would gain a sort of “fourth attacker,” capable of getting into the box and shooting from medium distance. In 2025, he scored six goals and had 22% more presence in the opponent’s box than Piton. Moreover, his dribbling efficiency is almost 30% higher, which would facilitate one-on-one play and relieve pressure on the wingers.

Botafogo’s transfer ban clears the way for Vasco

Another crucial factor in the negotiation is Botafogo’s situation. Cuiabano would naturally have a priority to return to the club where he won the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship in 2024, but the Alvinegro suffered a transfer ban (prohibition from registering new players) and is out of the picture. The player’s staff does not want to wait, and since the left-back has been “sidelined” in Nottingham Forest’s U-21 team since January, a transfer to Vasco is seen favorably by the player himself.

Cuiabano had a great season with Botafogo – Photo: Publicity

Solid defense: Cuiabano also stands out in duels

Anyone who thinks his offensive style compromises his defense is mistaken. The data shows that Cuiabano is a physically gifted athlete, having won 159 defensive duels in the 2025 season. Vasco believes that signing him would solve the lack of intensity in the sector, also boosting the arrival of reinforcements like Marino Hinestroza, who would have a speedy partner on the left side.

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