Think about taking part in the top teaching position of Brazil in Copa America 2024. The listing of gifted attackers, younger and skilled, is infinite. 433futbol seems at Brazil’s striker pool and assesses who will possible lead the Selecao upfront this summer time.
Neymar
Whether or not Neymar will swimsuit up this summer time for Brazil after recovering from an ACL surgical procedure remains to be within the air. However because the main attacker for Seleção — 79 strikes in 128 appearances — the Brazilan ahead will do every thing attainable to make himself accessible. Plus, after dropping 1-nil in opposition to his buddy Messi on the final Copa America ultimate, he is acquired some redemption to pay.
Roberto Firmino
Liverpool legend Robert Firmino will not be in his prime, however he nonetheless delivers when it issues most. The ‘no look’ goalscorer bagged a hat trick on his debut with Al Ahli within the Saudi Professional League final August. “For folks with soccer information, I am fairly positive when he finishes taking part in folks will write books about the way in which he interpreted the false-nine place,” mentioned Firmino’s former LFC boss Jurgen Klopp.
Whereas he could not make the Brazil choice over Gabriel Jesus this time, by no means say by no means.
Antony
Scandal and drama led the Brazil nationwide workforce to drop Antony in September 2023. The 24-year-old hasn’t featured since, leaving abruptly with 27 caps to his title. The once-Ajax extraordinaire has additionally struggled throughout his second time period with Manchester United, prompting Pink Satan followers to demand a alternative for Erik ten Hag’s £86m switch.
Richarlison
Large as much as this man. Richarlison not too long ago got here ahead and shared his private battle with melancholy, which began after dropping to Brazil on the 2022 World Cup. Whereas his pitch efficiency for membership and nation took a flip, he is rebuilding to return to his greatest. The middle-forward already has 11 objectives and three assists in 28 matches this season for Spurs. His Brazil stats embody a formidable 20 objectives in 48 appearances.
Raphinha
“Raphinha is so dynamic that he can play in 4 attacking positions,” says Barcelona boss Xavi. The attacker is nonetheless historically deployed as a right-winger, as seen most not too long ago in Brazil’s 1-0 pleasant win in opposition to England at Wembley Stadium.
Raphinha’s membership performances have obtained combined opinions since his £55m Barcelona signing, however with 16 objectives and 22 assists, the 27-year-old nonetheless has loads of magic to supply. This summer time, he might absolutely make a press release.
Gabriel Jesus
A four-time Premier League winner with Man Metropolis, Gabriel Jesus desires to guide Arsenal to their first Premier League title in over twenty years. Whereas he is skilled a combined season with 8 objectives in 27 matches with the North London membership, the 1x Copa American champion stays a reliable striker for membership and nation. The 27-year-old is already on 64 caps for Brazil, recording 19 strikes.
Gabriel Martinelli
The 22-year-old Arsenal starlet is without doubt one of the CBF’s freshest faces. With 8 matches and 5 assists this season, the left-winger is in good type. However can he get into the left-wing place on a 23-man Brazil roster with among the most gifted attackers on the planet? It is extra possible his Brazilian-Arsenal counterpart, Gabriel Jesus, will get the decide forward of him. Let’s have a look at if Brazil boss Dorival Junior has some different plans.
Endrick
After scoring in opposition to England in simply his third look, Actual Madrid-bound Endrick holds a vivid future for Selecao. Copa America is also his popping out social gathering. The left-winger is the primary participant in historical past to win two Brazilian titles earlier than turning 18.
Rodrygo Goes
In 2018, Rodrygo Goes grew to become the youngest-ever Brazilian to attain within the Copa Libertadores at 17. A 12 months later, he grew to become the youngest Brazilian to strike within the Champions League at 18. Now 23, the Actual Madrid star, who has 15 objectives and eight assists this season, is attempting to turn into a family title. Welcome Brazil’s latest quantity, 10.
Vinicius Junior
Maybe the trickiest and deadliest attacker on the listing is Vinicius Junior. This season, Vini Jr. is impeccable for Actual Madrid, with 18 strikes and eight assists in early April. The 23-year-old winger is much and away from considered one of our prime 5 gamers to observe in Copa America this summer time. Surprisingly, he is not been as efficient on Selecao to this point, scoring 3 in 28 appearances. Nothing higher, although, than quieting the doubters ought to Vini Jr. lead Brazil to Copa America success this summer time. The stage is ready.
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