Sport signs goalkeeper Halls to bolster 2026 Serie B campaign

Sport strengthened its squad for a crowded 2026 calendar by signing 26-year-old goalkeeper Halls, the club announced on January 14, 2026. The deal runs through November 30, 2026, and Halls has already joined first-team training under coach Roger Silva as the Leão prepares for state and national competitions.

Halls comes with a steady résumé in Brazilian football. A product of Vasco's youth system, he moved through several loans during his early career, including spells at Náutico and Boa Esporte. He arrived at Vila Nova and became a regular starter last season, making 48 appearances as he consolidated his reputation between the posts. That consistent playing time in a demanding environment is the main asset Sport acquires for the challenges ahead.

Sport faces a packed schedule in 2026: the Campeonato Pernambucano, Copa do Brasil, Série B and Copa do Nordeste. That workload makes goalkeeping depth a priority. Halls' signing adds competition and cover for the position, giving Roger Silva options as he rotates the squad through state and cup fixtures while keeping an eye on the long-term demands of Série B. With one roster spot and multiple fronts to manage, having a keeper with recent starting experience in Série B-level matches can ease pressures on the coaching staff and allow tactical flexibility.

For fans, the immediate takeaway is twofold: Halls is ready to be part of matchday squads and will be visible in training sessions and preseason friendlies as he integrates with team routines. Supporters should watch early lineups in the Pernambucano and cup ties to see how Silva balances continuity and rotation. Halls' performances in the initial fixtures will be an early indicator of whether he pushes for the starting job or settles into a valuable backup role that keeps the position stable across competitions.

This signing is practical roster building: a young goalkeeper with recent, consistent minutes brought in ahead of a grueling season. Expect Halls to be assessed quickly in training and early matches; his ability to adapt to Sport's defensive setup will influence playing time and could be decisive as the club navigates state pride, cup ambition and the grind of Série B.