Breno Bidon: “May this be the first of many call-ups” | OneFootball

New to the Brazil national team, Breno Bidon hopes this first call-up will be the start of a long journey with the Seleção. At 21, the Corinthians player was one of those selected for the FIFA international window, a period he wants to make the most of.

“It’s the best feeling possible. I’m fulfilling a childhood dream. I never imagined I could be living this moment so soon. And I believe I’m going to enjoy and make the most of everything I can here. It’s a huge experience, so I believe this moment will be very important for me. Hopefully it’s the first of many,” he said.

For his first spell with the senior national team, he brings with him the experience of winning the 2025 South American U-20 Championship. In the tournament held in Venezuela, he started all nine matches, scored one goal, and was a key part of the title-winning campaign. In the squad called up by Carlo Ancelotti are Rayan, Jair, and Arthur Dias, who were also champions in the tournament.

“That title and that tournament were very important because it was a very special moment. My first title with the Brazil national team, even if it was at U-20 level, was very special, because we prepared a lot for that moment. We started the tournament a bit poorly, but then our unity and desire to win changed everything. Thank God, we managed to become champions, and seeing that this generation is making it up to the senior national team is really cool,” he recalled.

Breno Bidon during Brazil training in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Until the friendly against India, the final match of this call-up, on Saturday (3), the São Paulo native will be able to train and play alongside Bruno Guimarães, a fellow midfielder who inspires him. Bidon praised his teammate’s mindset and career path.

“From the current generation, Bruno Guimarães is a guy I follow a lot. He had a very good World Cup and managed to stand out. He’s someone who has already experienced a lot in football. He started early in Brazil and is someone I really look up to (...). From what I’ve seen being around him, he has a very good, winning mentality. And on the pitch, there’s not much I can say — he’s been playing really well,” he praised.

After the 1-1 draw with Australia last Friday (25), Brazil still have more matches in this FIFA window: this Tuesday (29), they face Australia again, now at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, at 7 a.m. Brasília time (8 p.m. local time); and on Saturday (3), they take on India at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium (known as Salt Lake), in Kolkata, at 11 a.m. Brasília time (7:30 p.m. local time).

“We know these last two matches are very important. It’s the first call-up after the World Cup. We know how important these games are. We’ve been talking a lot, and of course we want to come away with wins in both,” he said.

Matheuzinho, Breno Bidon, Rayan, and Arthur Dias arrive for Brazil training in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Other answers from Breno Bidon to CBF TV:

Adapting to the national team

“I’m young. Not just me, but many of the boys who also came are. I think that’s good, starting a cycle... The more experienced players in the squad help us a lot, and we got a really warm welcome here. I thought people would be more reserved, but they’re all really nice and welcomed us well. Now we’re just waiting for the initiation prank.”

The importance of Corinthians

“Corinthians’ importance is huge. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here. It was the club that opened its doors to me. I got there when I was 14. I had already been released on several occasions by other clubs. And Corinthians welcomed me and gave me the opportunity. Thank God, I managed to move up from the academy to the first team and stay there.”

Call-up video alongside Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho

“We’re happy to have teammates in the national team. I was going to watch it alone (the call-up), then Hugo called me and said, ‘Come here, we’ll watch it together.’ Thank God, all three of us were called up. I’m very happy to have them here too.”

Breno Bidon battles for possession with Raphinha during Brazil training in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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