The CBF released on Friday (28/02), the list of preconnected players for the two games of Brazil in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which will be played in March, against Colombia and Argentina.
One of the surprises on the 52 name list is Lille defender Alexsandro from France. THE Sporting News Show who the player is.
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Who is Alexsandro?
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Alexsandro went through Base categories of the main Rio clubs and even divided the field with Vinicius Júniorstar of Real Madrid and the Brazilian National Team, during his time at Flamengo. However, the defender’s trajectory followed a completely different course from the star -elect the best player in the world by FIFA in 2024.
Without getting an opportunity in professional football, Alexsandro was left without club at 18 And he had to look for other ways of support to help his family. Worked as cans, Marketer, Gardener And it performed several other functions away from the lawns, but essential to ensure their livelihood. After facing these challenges, he managed to change his own story.
With the encouragement of a friend, Alexsandro embarked for Portugal in 2018 and began his walk in European football. Acted for Blackberry e Praiensefourth division teams, which mark the first level of semi -professional football in the country. His good performances led him to Chaveswhere it stood out in season 2021/22 in the second Portuguese division, drawing the attention of the Lille.
Currently, at the French club, it is Fundamental part of the team – One of the players with the most matches in the 2024/25 season – and is in the Champions League dispute. His next challenge in the competition will be against Borussia Dortmund on March 4 (Tuesday), in search of a historical classification for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
In addition, Alexsandro can receive his first call to the Brazilian team just three days later.
⚔🇧🇷 Alexsandro is another Brazilian who has been standing out a lot in European football.
25 -year -old defender, 1.95 tall and extremely imposing. Defensive pillar in Lille.
• Explosion in recovery
• Versatility in the ball
• Bola tempo bounces and duels– Sudaca scout 🔎⚽️ (@olheirosudaca)
Alexsandro numbers
| Season | Club | Games | Goals | Assists | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Blackberry | 25 | 2 | 1 | Fourth Division (POR) |
| 2019-2021 | Praiense | 40 | 3 | 2 | Fourth Division (POR) |
| 2021-2022 | Chaves | 34 | 2 | 2 | Second Division (POR) |
| 2022-2023 | Lille | 30 | 1 | 1 | Ligue 1 (from) |
| 2023-2024 | Lille | 38 | 2 | 3 | Ligue 1 / Champions League |
| 2024-2025 | Lille | 27 | 1 | 2 | Ligue 1 / Champions League |
Who is in the pre-convening of the Brazilian National Team?
Dorival Junior listed 52 players, but will call only 23, which will be released next Friday (03/07). Names like Neymar, Yuri Alberto, Lucas Moura and Oscar are in this first relationship. The list has:
Goalkeepers
- Alisson – Liverpool (Ing)
- Bento – Al-Nassr (times)
- Ederson – Manchester City (Ing)
- Hugo Souza – Corinthians
- Lucas Perri – Lyon (FRA)
- Weverton – Palmeiras
Defender
- Alexsandro – small (from)
- Beraldo – Paris Saint -Germain (FRA)
- Danilo – Flamengo
- Fabrício Bruno – Cruzeiro
- Greedel Maghã
- Léo Ortiz – Flamengo
- Marquinhos – Paris Saint -Germain (FRA)
- Murillo – Nottingham Forest (ING)
Sides
- Dodô – Fiorentina (ITA)
- Abner – Lyon (from)
- Alex Sandro – Flamengo
- Alex Telles – Botafogo
- Douglas Santos – Zenit (RUS)
- Guilherme Arana – Atlético -MG
- Vanderson – Monaco (FRA)
- Wesley – Flamengo
Socks
- Alisson – Sao Paulo
- André – Wolverhampton (ING)
- Andreas Pereira – Fulham (ING)
- Andrey Santos – Strasbourg (from)
- Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle (ing)
- Éderson – Atalanta (ITA)
- Gerson – Flamengo
- João Gomes – Wolverhampton (Ing)
- Joelinton – Newcastle (ing)
- Lucas Moura – São Paulo
- Lucas Paquetá – West Ham (Ing)
- Matheus Cunha – Wolverhampton (Ing)
- Neymar Jr. – Santos
- Oscar – Sao Paulo
Attackers
- Antony – Real Betis (ESP)
- Bruno Henrique – Flamengo
- Endrick – Real Madrid (ESP)
- Estevão – Palmeiras
- Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal (ING)
- Galeno – Al -Ahli (SAU)
- Igor Jesus – Botafogo
- Igor Passion – Feyenoord (HOL)
- João Pedro – Brighton (Ing)
- Luiz Henrique – Zenit (RUS)
- Raphinha – Barcelona (ESP)
- Rodrygo – Real Madrid (ESP)
- Samuel Lino – Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
- Savinho – Manchester City (ING)
- Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid (ESP)
- Yuri Alberto – Corinthians
When will be the next call of the Brazilian team?
The next call of the Brazilian team should take place at the beginning of March. The date has not yet been set by CBFbut Brazil’s first game in 2025 will be in March 20, against Colombia, by the qualifiers, and the Preconed list needs to be sent by the day February 28 to Conmebol.
With this, if the CBF maintains the pattern of previous calls, Dorival Júnior’s convening collective should be scheduled even for the early days of March. The list will also serve for the classic against Argentina on March 25.
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Next Brazil Games
- 03/20 – Brazil x Colombia – Qualifiers – Thursday. 9:45 pm
- 25/03 – Argentina x Brazil – Qualifies – Tuesday, 21h
- 06/04 – Ecuador x Brazil – Qualifiers – Time and place to define
- 06/09 – Brazil x Paraguay – Qualifiers – Time and place to define
Where will be the next game in Brazil?
Brazil x Colombia, on March 25, at 9:45 pm, will be played in the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia. After that, the Brazilian team goes to Buenos Aires to face Argentina, at the Má Monumental stadium, Casa do River Plate.
