The Sporting signs Bidu from Brazil

Sporting announced, this Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the arrival of a new signing from Brazil. Bidu, a 19-year-old attacking player, has been officially recruited from Criciúma. Initially trained at Flamengo and Vasco da Gama, he will initially join the Lions' B team, led by Tiago Fernandes.

Bidu stood out last season with Criciúma's under-20s. He scored nine goals and provided two assists in 26 matches, earning him a call-up to the first team. This signing marks a new milestone in his career, the first away from his home country. "Wearing the shirt of a club like Sporting means a lot to me and my family, for everything I’ve achieved so far. I have to thank God and Sporting for this opportunity," he told the club’s media. The young Brazilian, who describes himself as a player "strong in one-on-one situations," with a good sense of goal and a strong desire to win, also expressed his admiration for Sporting, the club that has revealed talents like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes. "The most important thing is to help Sporting with assists, goals, and everything else that’s needed, but my ultimate goal is to reach the first team and contribute there as well," he added. He concluded by addressing a message to the supporters: "You can expect a player who always wants to work, help, and has a hunger to win. That defines me. I will give my all and try to help the team as much as possible."

A promising profile for the B team

Bidu joins Sporting with an already well-established profile in Brazil. His time with Criciúma’s youth teams, marked by nine goals and two assists, confirmed his offensive potential. The Lisbon club is banking on his talent to strengthen its squad, even if his integration will be gradual within the B team. "Sporting announced the signing of another reinforcement: Bidu, a 19-year-old winger arriving from Criciúma, Brazil." For now, the young attacker will not be fielded with the first team, but his arrival is part of a strategy to develop talent within the club. Tiago Fernandes, coach of the B team, will have the task of integrating him and guiding him through this new European adventure. "The young Brazilian, who went through the youth ranks of Flamengo and Vasco da Gama, will initially join the work of the Lions’ team led by Tiago Fernandes."

A message of ambition for the supporters

Bidu was keen to emphasize his ambition and commitment to Sporting. "You can expect a player who always wants to work, help, and has a hunger to win. That defines me." The young player also expressed his gratitude to the club for this opportunity, while reiterating the importance of his ultimate goal: joining the first team. "My ultimate goal is to reach the first team and help there as well." His arrival has already sparked interest among supporters, who see in him a potential successor to the great names who have worn the Sporting shirt. "Showing pride in being at a club that has produced players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes." The club, for its part, is banking on his talent to strengthen its pool of young players, hoping to see him eventually establish himself in the starting eleven.