Brazil National Team
Where the rhythm of samba meets the ultimate art of football.
The Brazil National Team is a major force in the Captain Tsubasa series, known for its technical brilliance and deep connection to the sport's history. In the World Youth arc, Brazil faces Japan in the "Great Final" of the FIFA World Youth Championship, a match that ends 3–2 after extra time with Tsubasa scoring a hat-trick and the golden goal. The team includes standout players like Carlos Santana, a prodigious yet emotionless striker for Flamengo, and Natureza, who becomes the third person to score on Genzo Wakabayashi from outside the goal area. Brazil's style is defined by flair and improvisation, making them a benchmark for global competition.
- Notable Players
- Carlos Santana, Natureza
- First Major Appearance
- World Youth Tournament Arc
Lore & Background
The Brazil National Team's rivalry with Japan is highlighted in the World Youth Championship, where Japan defeats Brazil 3–2 after extra time in the finals. Despite this loss, Brazil's squad features elite talents like Carlos Santana, who plays for Flamengo and is described as a prodigious yet emotionless talent. Natureza, a new player introduced in extra time, scores on Wakabayashi from outside the goal area, a feat only achieved before by Schneider and Xiao Jungguang. The team's connection to Japan is also seen through Tsubasa's mentor Roberto Hongo, a Brazilian footballer who trains Tsubasa and later manages him at São Paulo. Brazil's presence in the series underscores their status as a football powerhouse.
In Their Own Story
The "Great Final" of the FIFA World Youth Championship pits Japan against Brazil. Tsubasa Oozora scores a hat-trick, including the golden goal in extra time, securing a 3–2 victory for Japan. Brazil introduces Natureza in extra time, who scores on Wakabayashi from outside the goal area, joining Schneider and Xiao Jungguang as the only players to do so. Earlier in the tournament, Brazil's Carlos Santana, a striker for Flamengo, showcases his emotionless yet prodigious talent. The match highlights the clash between Japanese discipline and Brazilian flair, with Brazil pushing Japan to their limits before falling short.
Reader's Guide
The Brazil National Team is led by players like Carlos Santana, a striker for Flamengo known for his prodigious yet emotionless talent. Natureza is a key player who scores on Wakabayashi from outside the goal area in the World Youth final. The team's playing style emphasizes technical brilliance and improvisation, as seen in their matches against Japan. Major rivalries include Japan, particularly during the World Youth Championship, where Brazil loses 3–2 after extra time. Brazil consistently reaches the final stages of international tournaments, cementing their status as a global elite force.
Did You Know?
- Brazil's Natureza became the third person to score on Genzo Wakabayashi from outside the goal area, after Schneider and Xiao Jungguang.
- Carlos Santana is described as a prodigious yet emotionless talent who plays for Flamengo.
- Japan defeated Brazil 3–2 after extra time in the 'Great Final' of the FIFA World Youth Championship, with Tsubasa scoring a hat-trick and the golden goal.
- Tsubasa's mentor Roberto Hongo is a Brazilian footballer who later manages Tsubasa at São Paulo.
- Brazil's match against Japan in the World Youth final is a key turning point in the series, showcasing the clash between Japanese discipline and Brazilian flair.
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