Léo Ortiz backs Léo Pereira for Brazil after Flamengo’s match

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·14. August 2025

Léo Ortiz backs Léo Pereira for Brazil after Flamengo’s match

Léo Pereira has never been among the Brazilian National Team's call-ups

The absolute starting center-back duo of Flamengo, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira show harmony on and off the field. After Rubro-Negro's victory over Internacional, in the Libertadores, this Wednesday (13), Ortiz made a point of praising his defensive partner and reinforcing that the number 4 has deserved a spot in the Brazilian National Team for a long time.

— I root for him a lot, I had an opportunity (in the National Team), I hope he has more. He didn't have it, but I root a lot. He's a guy who deserves it and it's not from today. He's been among the main defenders of Brazilian football for a few years", began Léo Ortiz.

Furthermore, after 'endorsing' the name of Léo Pereira for the National Team, Léo Ortiz highlighted the importance of his partner within the rubro-negro squad. According to the number 3, the defender is often underestimated, despite his dedication, consistency, and the history he has already built with the Flamengo shirt.

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— People don't talk so much and underestimate his work. He works a lot, dedicates himself, represents and honors the shirt with a lot of pride. He's in history for all the titles he's already won. His call-up would be very fair for everything he does this year -, he completed, during the post-game mixed zone.

SCORING DEFENSE?

Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz form the absolute starting center-back duo of the team commanded by Filipe Luís. Solid in defense, the two defenders have also stood out in attack and have been contributing decisively this season. Together, they have already scored eight goals in 2025, showing that, in addition to defensive security, they offer constant danger in set pieces and offensive plays.

ANCELOTTI WATCHING?

At 29 years old, Léo Pereira tries to achieve his first call-up for the main Brazilian National Team. Amid this, the Flamengo defender maintains a high level of performance under the command of Filipe Luís and stands out this season.

This Wednesday (13), Carlo Ancelotti was at Maracanã to closely observe the players of Flamengo and Internacional. The coach's visit is part of the evaluation process for the call-up scheduled for August 25, at the CBF headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro. The National Team coach will announce the list with the names that will face Chile and Bolivia in the qualifiers.

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