Brazil olympic games 2012 soccer

Listed below are the 52 players eligible for the Olympic squad. Over-age players are in bold. Notable absences include senior team stalwarts Kaka and Robinho. Manager Mano Menezes says he needs to see more from the recovering Kaka at the club level before deciding whether or not he's fit for the World Cup squad. David Luiz Chelsea.

Paulo Henrique Ganso Santos. Hernanes Lazio. Leandro Damiao Internacional. Marcelo Real Madrid. Marquinhos Corinthians. Rafael Manchester United. Ronaldinho Flamengo. Wellington Nem Fluminense. The Olympic men's soccer competition is a U tournament with one exception—each team is allowed three players over A quick look now at the over-age players Mano Menezes has named to Brazil's man preliminary roster for the Olympic games. The Barcelona reserve is versatile , but has made little impact on the international level since helping Brazil win the U World Cup in Rafael, however, is under age, putting the onus on Daniel Alves to prove his worth.

David Luiz Defender, Chelsea , England. The center back plays club with London-based Chelsea and has been a lineup fixture ever since transferring in January His work for the Rio-based club Vasco has drawn rave reviews. Were he born six months later, Dede would be eligible for a traditional roster spot. He was the backup keeper for Brazil at the Beijing Games. Bleacher Report columnist Mohamed Al-Hendy calls him the best penalty kick saver in the world.

Elias' time with Corinthians in the Brazilian league coincided with Mano Menezes' tenure as manager. Might the prior relationship help his cause? Fernandinho Midfielder, Shakhtar Donetsk , Ukraine.

Shakhtar Donetsk has won four Ukrainkian Premier League titles since the speedy Fernandinho joined ranks in Hernanes Midfielder, Lazio , Italy. His superb work with the Brazilian club Gremio prompted a jump to Spain in Silva, an over-age selection, has long made it clear that he wanted to play in these Games. The year-old should be the heart and soul of Brazil's back line, and will be counted on as much for his leadership as he will his playing ability.

Which isn't to say he can't play. Silva has long been one of Europe's better central defenders. One of the world's best left backs, Marcelo has been a mainstay for Real Madrid dating back to He's the rare defender who can press forward and mark with equal aplomb.

Oscar has been a name to watch on the international scene ever since his hat trick in the U World Cup final secured Brazil's victory over colonial rival Portugal.

He doesn't have the profile of AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato or Internacional goalscorer Leandro Damiao, but he could play a crucial role in this tournament at the center of Brazil's attack.

On paper, Spain is the only side that measures up to Brazil. Even without a full complement of over-age players, Spain will feature three players from its victorious Euro squad along with emerging Bilbao playmaker Ander Herrera. Friendly International. Club Friendly. Arab Club Champions Cup. More Audi Cup. Bangabandhu Gold Cup. Berlusconi Trophy. CEE Cup. China Cup.

International Champions Cup. Islamic Solidarity Games. Kings Cup Thailand. Kirin Cup Japan. La Manga Cup. Mediterranean Games. Nordic Tournament U Pan American Games. Premier League Asia Trophy.

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