Pacos 
Sporting 
- 9 April
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Edu Pinheiro signs for Sporting.
Edu Pinheiro has officially moved from Pacos to Sporting. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Edu Pinheiro signs for Sporting
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Edu Pinheiro's transfer to Sporting, as reports suggest a 76% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Sporting has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Edu Pinheiro.
- Sporting has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Edu Pinheiro (28).
- The absence of key players at Sporting who play in the same position as Edu Pinheiro increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Sporting's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
-
Comparable age to previously attracted players
-
Missing star player in position on team
-
Few better competitors for position (Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita)
-
Comparable value to previously attracted players
-
Some direct competitors for position (Morten Hjulmand)
Cons
-
Potential star player in position on team (Morten Hjulmand)
-
Some potentially better competitors for position (Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita)
-
Less potential than previously attracted players
-
Weaker than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Sporting
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
45.9
51.6
|
Bakary Goudiaby | Dinamo City | €0.3M |
|
45.9
46.7
|
Marko Stanojevic |
 Trajal Krusevac
|
€0.4M |
|
45.9
56.2
|
Marko Simonic |
 Aluminij
|
€0.4M |
|
45.8
45.8
|
S. Seabi |
 Chippa United
|
€70.6K |
|
45.8
45.8
|
Jan Reznicek |
 Pardubice
|
€94.8K |
|
45.8
45.8
|
Abdulaziz Hatim |
 Al Rayyan
|
€0.2M |
|
45.8
45.8
|
Donaldo Acka | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | €0.1M |
|
45.8
66.7
|
Mateo Kritzer |
 Karlsruher SC
|
€0.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luís Guilherme | 27-12-2025 | Report | |
| Vitor Roque | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Zeno Debast | 30-05-2024 | Report | |
| Eric Dier | 17-10-2023 | Report | |
| Cédric Soares | 31-08-2023 | Report | |
| Iván Fresneda | 27-08-2023 | Report | |
| Liel Abada | 12-08-2023 | Report | |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 11-07-2023 | Report |
Edu Pinheiro
DM, M (C)
Skill: 44.5
Pot: 44.5
Team
Sanjoanense
Sanjoanense
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€0.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.1M – €0.2M
Latest Edu Pinheiro Transfer News
- 9 April
- 100+ views
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Talks held with Xabi Alonso over manager job as summer plans take shape
- 9 April
- 100+ views
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Enzo Fernandez replacement identified despite 'peace' talks
- 9 April
- 100+ views
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gunners quoted world record fee to sign Kvaratskhelia from PSG
- 9 April
- 100+ views
Exclusive: Xabi Alonso in talks with five clubs - including Man City and Man Utd
Latest Football Transfer News
Man Utd receive official transfer demand as Arsenal prepare stunning €200m raid
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Talks held with Xabi Alonso over manager job as summer plans take shape
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Enzo Fernandez replacement identified despite 'peace' talks
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gunners quoted world record fee to sign Kvaratskhelia from PSG
Exclusive: Xabi Alonso in talks with five clubs - including Man City and Man Utd
Who is Edu Pinheiro?
Edu Pinheiro (POR) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Sanjoanense. Edu Pinheiro is 28 years old (1997/11/08) and he is 189cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 13. Edu Pinheiro has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.
Edu Pinheiro's current transfer value is between €0.1M and €0.2M. His last transfer was from Penafiel to AD Sanjoanense in 2025. AD Sanjoanense got Edu Pinheiro for free.
Edu Pinheiro latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
