Audio By Carbonatix
Brazil has included forwards Hulk, Neymar and Alexandre Pato in a strong squad for this summer's Olympic Games.
Santos' Neymar has nine goals in 18 games for the senior team, while AC Milan's Pato and Porto's Hulk have also impressed for the full side, reports the BBC.
Hulk is one of three over-aged players along with defenders Marcelo (Real Madrid) and Thiago Silva (AC Milan).
Coach Mano Menezes has also picked Manchester United defender, Rafael and Tottenham midfielder, Sandro.
Hulk, 25, has scored three goals for the senior side since making his full debut in 2009 and the coach said he hoped the Porto player's experience would help his side.
"He brings a lot of strength to the team," said Menezes. "His experience will be important in big matches, as well as his great ability to be decisive."
Menezes has also selected several promising young stars such as Santos midfielder, Paulo Henrique Ganso, striker, Leandro Damiao and midfielder, Oscar (both Internacional) and Sao Paulo midfielder, Lucas, all of whom have senior caps to their name.
Brazil, who is aiming to win their first Olympic football title, has been drawn in Group C along with Egypt, Belarus and New Zealand.
But before that they will play a warm-up friendly against Stuart Pearce's Team GB side at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on July 20.
FULL TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Rafael Cabral (Santos), Neto (Fiorentina)
Defenders: Marcelo (Real Madrid), Rafael (Manchester United), Danilo (Porto), Alex Sandro (Porto), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), Juan (Inter Milan), Bruno Uvini (Sao Paulo)
Midfielders: Romulo (Vasco da Gama), Ganso (Santos), Oscar (Internacional), Sandro (Tottenham Hotspur), Lucas (Sao Paulo)
Forwards: Neymar (Santos), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Leandro Damiao (Internacional), Hulk (Porto)
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Western Regional Minister orders assessment of flooding at Sekondi Central Prison
8 minutes -
“It’s a breach of confidentiality” – Political analyst on Asiedu Nketia’s remarks on Mahama appointments
10 minutes -
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
26 minutes -
Ghana’s new e-visa: What it is and how to apply
29 minutes -
Damirifa Dué and a Dollop of Oppression: A conversation on funerary practices in Ghana
35 minutes -
Asiedu Nketia’s remarks about Haruna, Muntaka reveal his presidential ambitions — Political Analyst
36 minutes -
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo showcases Ghana’s anti-corruption drive at UN Convention in Vienna
45 minutes -
Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
55 minutes -
UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC
1 hour -
McTominay overhead kick featured on new ÂŁ20 banknote
1 hour -
Africa’s golden age: Celebrating a continent of champions
1 hour -
Asiedu Nketia wrong to link parliamentary reshuffle to NDC victory – Dr Asante Otchere
1 hour -
GHS Director-General tours health facilities to assess Ebola preparedness
1 hour -
GCRPL calls for constitutional engagement on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill
1 hour -
No more shoe, belt removal at Accra International Airport from August — Mahama
1 hour