FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil Most Promising Players for the Year

Brazil is the only team to have competed in every World Cup tournament and the only one to have won the coveted trophy five times, and we highlight them with less than 100 days until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Brazil is the overwhelming favourite to win the world championship once more in December under Tite’s leadership. However, since there are no guarantees in football, the South American powerhouses will have to work tirelessly and perform at the top of their game if they hope to win a sixth championship.

With options like Philippe Coutinho, Rafinha, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, Antony, and many others, we have only increased our focus on defensive players. This is the kind of selection dilemma that any coach would love to experience.

Strong Players of Brazil

Marquinhos

Position: Defender

Age: 28

The 28-year-old centre-back is in his prime, having accumulated a wealth of experience in Europe’s top leagues over the past nine years while also maintaining top form. He was a former PSG teammate and Thiago Silva’s long-time defensive partner in the Brazilian national team.

When playing against teams that tend to play high up the pitch, Marquinhos’ exceptional agility allows him to cover a lot of ground. He makes up for his lack of height with his excellent leap and comfort on the ball. He has been a consistent starter for Brazil for many years and is now regarded as a great leader on the field.

Casemiro

Defensive midfielder Position

Age 30 years old

The holding midfielder was once a Real Castilla trialist before he rose to prominence for Brazil nine years ago as an unproven player at the top level. Prior to joining Manchester United in August, Casemiro won five Champions Leagues, three FIFA Club World Cups, and numerous other championships with Real Madrid.

Casemiro is a fantastic play-breaker who helps his team advance by playing quick, deliberate balls in transition. He plays a crucial role in maintaining significant offences for both the club and the nation. He is not the only reason he is one of the first names on Brazil’s team sheet, despite his technical prowess.

Neymar

Role: Forward

Age: 30

The 2018 FIFA World Cup served as a showcase for the enormous skill of the Brazilian people.

Since Brazil’s 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, Neymar has been the team’s go-to technical player. In recent years, Neymar’s importance to his nation has increased, and his explosive start to the season for PSG has highlighted just how talented he is.

Although Brazil may employ Neymar more as a playmaker in Qatar, he will be allowed to operate anywhere in the offensive third and team up with a young, enthusiastic forward, whoever that may be.

Paqueta, Lucas

Type of Player: Attacking Midfielder

Age: 25

In November 2021’s World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Colombia, Paqueta’s lone goal against Colombia secured his team’s spot in Qatar 2022.

After the game in Sao Paulo, the attacking midfielder was given a hug by his coach, who informed him that he was a left-footed playmaker in the midfield. He occasionally plays as a No. 9 for his club, so you know I was just kidding. He also promised to play wherever I needed him to, which made me laugh.

Thiago Silva

Rank: Center-back

Age: 37

There is every indication that Thiago Silva will be the only member of Tite’s squad besides Neymar to have competed for A Seleço at both the 2014 World Cups in Brazil and Russia. The 37-year-old is still arguably among the best centre-backs in the world; he is excellent with the ball, strong, and has excellent game-reading skills, which enable him to quickly close off openings in the back line.

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