Brazil call up three Flamengo players for World Cup preparations

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·27 Agustus 2025

Brazil call up three Flamengo players for World Cup preparations

Under-20 World Champions from Flamengo to Present Themselves in September

The Brazilian Under-20 National Team is in the final stages of preparation for the World Cup in this category, which starts on September 27 in Chile. This Tuesday (26), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) called up 26 players for training, including three world champions with Flamengo last Saturday (23): Lucas Furtado, Iago, and João Victor. It's important to note that this is not yet the final list for the competition.

WHO WERE CALLED UP BY THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

GOALKEEPERS Lucas Furtado – Flamengo Otávio – Cruzeiro Pedro Cobra – Atlético-MG DEFENDERS Iago – Flamengo João Victor – Flamengo Gilberto – Palmeiras Igor Serrote – Al-Jazira (UAE) Leandrinho – Vasco Arthur Gabriel – Palmeiras Jair – Nottingham Forest (ENG) Bruno Alves – Cruzeiro MIDFIELDERS João Cruz – Athletico-PR Rayan Lucas – Sporting (POR) Murilo Rhikaman – Cruzeiro Pedrinho – Zenit (RUS) Matheus Alves – CSKA (RUS) Isaque – Fluminense Gabriel Moscardo – Braga (POR) Rafael Coutinho – Palmeiras FORWARDS Gustavo Prado – Internacional Lucas Ferreira – Shakthar (UKR) Erick Belé – Palmeiras Luighi – Palmeiras Luca Meirelles – Santos Nathan Fernandes – Botafogo Kaique Kenji – Cruzeiro

The selected players will train from September 1 to 9 at the Red Bull Bragantino training center in São Paulo. The expectation is that the final list for the Under-20 World Cup will be announced after this period. The Flamengo trio is a strong favorite to be included in the final selection.

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EVEN A FLAMENGO RESERVE CALLED UP?

In coach Ramon Menezes' list, the call-up of Lucas Furtado was notable. After all, the goalkeeper was a reserve against Barcelona (ESP) in the Under-20 World Cup title match for Flamengo. Interestingly, the substitute was the star of the final: Léo Nannetti. The young player was crucial in the match, especially in the second half, and saved two penalties in the shootout after regular time, securing the championship. However, 'Lucão', as the athlete is known, has received other call-ups in recent months and is a favorite to go to the World Cup. The young player lost his spot at Mengão due to contract renewal issues with the club.

WAS THERE ANOTHER FLAMENGO YOUTH CALLED UP?

Besides Lucas Furtado, Iago, and João Victor, another "Garoto do Ninho" is on Ramon Menezes' list. It's the midfielder Rayan Lucas, recently transferred to Sporting, Portugal. However, the young player still has ties with Flamengo and is on loan to the Portuguese club until June 2026.

WHERE ARE MATHEUS GONÇALVES AND LORRAN?

The scorer of the first goal in the final against Barcelona, Lorran, and the number 10 of the world champion team, Matheus Gonçalves, are two absentees from the list. The duo participated during the cycle for the World Cup but lost their spots in the technical committee's view.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.