The Brazilian Football Confederation announced a 26-player squad for November international friendlies, featuring forward Vinicius Junior and seven players who featured against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. The manager selected five players making their first senior national team appearances, alongside a core featuring fifteen players under the age of 23.
Brazil squad balances World Cup veterans with five new call-ups
The manager retained seven members from the squad that faced Japan during the 2026 World Cup. From the starting lineup in that tournament fixture, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães and Zenit defender Douglas Santos return alongside Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães, Vinicius Junior, and Bournemouth forward Ryan. Midfielder Danilo Santos of Botafogo and Real Madrid forward Endrick also return after appearing off the bench in that match.
🚨🤣 Vinicius Junior via IG. pic.twitter.com/BDTkzoWzFy
The roster introduces five players earning their first senior call-ups. Manchester City forward Alan, 22, joins Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus, Corinthians midfielder André Luiz, and Shakhtar Donetsk duo Marlon Gomes and Alyson Santana in receiving their debut selections. ge.globo reported that fifteen players in the 26-man squad are under the age of 23, with the manager pointing to the fixtures as an ideal moment to advance generational transition.
Absences from the squad include Martinelli and domestic league limits
Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the stoppage-time winner against Japan in the World Cup, was left out of the selection. Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos and Chelsea forward João Pedro also missed out.
Squad composition reflects restrictions regarding the Brazilian domestic league title race. The Brazilian Football Confederation limited selections from Flamengo and Palmeiras, capping representation from any single domestic club at one player while selecting six players from domestic clubs overall.
Singapore National Stadium hosts upcoming friendlies
Brazil faces Japan on November 14 before playing Singapore on November 17. Both fixtures take place at the Singapore National Stadium. The match against Japan is scheduled to kick off at 7:15 PM Japan Standard Time.
The 26-player roster comprises three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards. Goalkeepers Bento of Al-Nassr, Lucas Perri of Torino, and Pedro Morisco of Coritiba anchor the squad. Defensive options feature Athletico Paranaense’s Arthur Dias, Inter Milan’s Carlos Augusto, Zenit’s Douglas Santos, Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães, Nottingham Forest’s Jair Cunha, Cruzeiro’s Jonathan Jesus, Monaco’s Vanderson, Manchester City’s Vitor Reis, and Roma’s Wesley Franca.
Midfield selections include Corinthians’ André Luiz, Manchester United’s Andrey Santos, Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães, Botafogo’s Danilo Santos, Santos’s Gabriel Bontempo, Aston Villa’s João Gomes, and Shakhtar Donetsk’s Marlon Gomes. The forward line includes Shakhtar Donetsk’s Alyson Santana, Manchester City’s Alan, Real Madrid’s Endrick, Chelsea’s Estevão, Barcelona’s Raphinha, Bournemouth’s Ryan, and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
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