Central has announced the return of Hitalo, Milton Raphael and Diego Aragão for the rest of the season. The club presented the three players on social media after its first defeat in the Campeonato Pernambucano, a 2–1 loss to Chã Grande at Barbosão last Saturday.
All three have previously played for Central in national competitions and were part of two of the club’s campaigns in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The club is also counting on their familiarity with the team and its supporters as it strengthens the squad for the challenges ahead.
Milton is the most experienced of the trio at Central, with 38 appearances for the club. Diego has made 37 appearances and scored twice across spells in 2025 and 2026. Hitalo has played 27 times and scored three goals over the same period. In 2025, the defender featured in 16 matches and scored twice, serving as a starter and captain for much of Central’s campaign to reach the Série D round of 16.
Central’s next match is against Belo Jardim on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at Estádio Lacerdão in Caruaru. The game concludes both teams’ first-phase campaigns and could determine Central’s final position in the group.
Sources: Globo Esporte.