The 2019 campaign delivered mid-table consolidation for Vasco da Gama as Gigante da Colina finished 12th in Série A, securing a spot in the 2020 Copa Sudamericana. Leading the charge was the versatile right-sided player Yago Pikachu, whose 5 goals anchored the attack in a season built on grit and consistency. It was a solid year that ensured continental football and upheld the club's top-flight status.