Called for the Brazilian National Team

This Friday (9), aiming for the World Cup in Qatar, coach Tite announced the call of 26 players of the Brazilian Team. The United midfielder is one of the names on the last list before the final one to try the World Cup at the end of the year.

Fred has played for the under-20 and under-23 Brazilian National Teams, before debuting for the main team. He was called up for the first time for the Brazilian National Team in November 2014 and made his debut in the same month against Turkey. He played in the 2015 Copa America and was called up by Tite for the 2018 World Cup.

After a good season at Manchester United, was called again for the Brazilian National Team in May 2021, for the qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Today, the number 8 of the Brazilian Team appears again in coach Tite’s list to compete for the World Cup in November.

“Of course I see the (brazilian) team as favorites, we are five-time World Cup champions, we have the conditions to have a great World Cup. There are other teams that come strong, there is no easy game. But we are among the favorites and we will do everything to go as far as possible” said the athlete.