Brazil 23 Man Squad 2014 World Cup (Team Profile)
Brazil Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari
Nationa team coach’s responsibities were handed to Scolari, who previously won world cup back in 2002 and he has already won FIFA Confederaions Cup 2013 since taking over from Dunga. He is hugely successfull who has also managed Chelsea a few years back.
Possible Starting XI Of Brazil:
on the right side is the expected starting XI or should we say is the prefered lineup for scolari. Its basicly a 4-3-3 formation which Brazil was using ever before Scolari took over, he made it even better with some quality players and Neymar coming in from the left side.
Key Players: Neymar & Thiago Silva
Brazil’s wonder boy Neymar is the key to Brazils chances and he has already shown what he is made off on international stage last year with a great performances in confed cup. While Thiago Silva is the back bone of Brazil defense, he is widely regarded as the best defender.
Formation & Tactics:
Brazil like to play with 4-3-3 formation, with Fred playing as centre forward while Neymar and Hulk coming in from left and right respectively. Neymar also swap position with Fred from time to time while a three man midfield is the key to retain the ball. Dani Alvez from the right back position bomb forward in typical Brazil style.
Brazil 2014 World Cup Schedule:
- Croatia (12 June)
- Mexico (17 June)
- Cameroon (23 June)
Brazil 23 Man World Cup Squad – Confirmed
PLAYER | CLUB | AGE | POSITION | |
1 | Júlio César | QPR | GK | |
2 | Victor | Atlético Mineiro | GK | |
3 | Jefferson | Botafogo | GK | |
4 | Daniel Alves | FC Barcelona | Defender | |
5 | Maicon | AS ROma | Defender | |
6 | Thiago Silva | PSG | Defender | |
7 | David Luiz | Chelsea | Defender | |
8 | Marcelo | Real Madrid | Defender | |
9 | Dante | Bayern Munich | Defender | |
10 | Maxwell | PSG | Defender | |
11 | Henrique | Napoli | Defender | |
12 | Ramires | Chelsea | Midfielder | |
13 | Oscar | Chelsea | Midfielder | |
14 | Paulinho | Tottenham | Midfielder | |
15 | Hernanes | Inter Milan | Midfielder | |
16 | Luiz Gustavo | VfL Wolfsburg | Midfielder | |
17 | Bernard | Shakhtar Donetsk | Midfielder | |
18 | Willian | Chelsea | Midfielder | |
19 | Robinho | AC Milan | Midfielder | |
20 | Neymar | FC Barcelona | Forward | |
21 | Hulk | FC Zenit | Forward | |
22 | Fred | Fluminense | Forward | |
23 | Jo | Atlético Mineiro | Forward |
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