Brazil National Soccer Team

Nicole Mata (9), Reporter
March 17, 2016

“Brazil currently stand[s] as the most successful country in football [soccer] history.” states Brazilian Football.

When Charles Miller first introduced soccer to Sao Paulo Athletic Club in 1892, he would have had no idea of just how much the sport has grown into the Brazilian culture.

The sport struggled at first, until they finally played their first game in 1914 against Exeter City. However, some fans say 1930 was when the history of Brazilian soccer began when the team made their first appearance in the world cup.

Brazil’s talent increased rapidly, especially when Pele became a part of the team. Pele led them to two World Cup wins in a row from 1958, 1962, and to 1970.

Appearances at finals:

1930: First round
1934: First round
1938: Third place
1950: Runners-up
1954: Quarter-finals
1958: Winners
1962: Winners
1966: First round
1970: Winners
1974: Fourth place
1978: Third place
1982: Second group stage
1986: Quarter-finals
1990: Second round
1994: Winners
1998: Runners-up
2002: Winners
2006: Quarter-finals
2010: Quarter-finals

Best performance: Winners in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002

Although Brazil didn’t win either 2006 or 2010 World Cups, they are still considered one of the top soccer nations in the world.

The coach is Carlos Dunga, and some players on Brazil’s national soccer team include:

Jefferson (1)- Goalkeeper
Julio Cesar (12)- Goalkeeper
Victor Leandro (22)- Goalkeeper
Dani Alves (2)- Defender
Thiago Silva (3)- Defender
David Luiz (4)- Defender
Marcelo (6)- Defender
Dante (13)- Defender
Maxwell (14)- Defender
Henrique (15)- Defender
Maicon (23)- Defender
Fernandinho (5)- Midfielder
Paulinho (8)- Midfielder
Oscar (11)- Midfielder
Ramires (16)- Midfielder
Luiz Gustavo (17)- Midfielder
Hernanes (18)- Midfielder
Willian (19)- Midfielder
Bernard (20)- Midfielder
Hulk (7)- Forward
Neymar (10)- Forward
Jo (21)- Forward

Recently Brazil has played six games, two international games, and five world cup games.

September 5, 2015 Brazil played against Costa Rica winning 1-0 for international games.
September 9, 2015 Brazil played against USA winning 4-1 for international games.
October 9, 2015 Brazil played against Chile losing 2-0 for the World Cup.
October 14, 2015 Brazil played against Venezuela winning 3-1 for the World Cup.
November 18, 2015 Brazil played against Argentina and tied 1-1 for the World Cup.
November 18, 2015 Brazil played against Peru winning 3-0 for the World Cup.

Brazil has seventeen more games to play, some for World Cup, and some for Copa America.

Brazil is at the top, and will continue to stay at the top, with their amazing players and coach who will guide them to success.