Who is Robert Renan, Vasco’s new centre-back? His career so far

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·22. August 2025

Who is Robert Renan, Vasco’s new centre-back? His career so far

Vasco has secured the signing of a major reinforcement for its defense. The 21-year-old defender Robert Renan, who belongs to Zenit in Russia, is the club's new player. However, his arrival is only the first step in a much deeper reformulation. The management still intends to hire at least two more defenders in this window.

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Athlete arrives on loan until next year

The negotiation with Robert Renan was concluded with a loan contract, valid until June of next year. The player, who was free to negotiate, is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro as early as this Friday (22). He will undergo medical exams before signing the contract and being officially announced.

His arrival is seen as strategic. After all, he arrives with the mission of putting an end to the constant defensive errors of the team.

Player has a young and experienced profile

Robert Renan fits the profile sought by the club. Despite being only 21 years old, he has considerable experience. Revealed by Corinthians, he was a two-time national champion in Russia with Zenit. In addition, he had loan spells with Internacional and Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia, playing as a starter in both. A left-footed and versatile player, he can also play on the left side.

See the athlete's career detailed below:

Robert Renan emerged from the base of Novorizontino, but appeared professionally at Corinthians, where he emerged as a promise of defense.
In 2022, he was hired by Zenit, from Russia, where he had a highlighted passage and was a two-time national champion.
He returned to Brazil to play for Internacional in 2024: he was a starter and played 31 games.
He also passed through Saudi Arabian football, where he was loaned to Al-Shabab, with 35 games and four assists in the last season.
Called up for the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, he participated in important tournaments such as the South American Championship and the World Cup in the category.

RR was champion in Brazil's youth categories – Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Vasco still looking for two more names for the position

The hiring of a player of this caliber does not end Vasco's search in the market. The management understands that the sector needs a complete reformulation. Therefore, the club remains in the market. The goal is to bring in two more defenders to give Fernando Diniz an entirely new and more reliable defensive system for the rest of the season.

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