Brothers, Galo graduates enjoy a special moment with Brazil | OneFootball

Galo academy players Samuel and Vinícius are experiencing one of the most remarkable moments of their young careers. Called up to the Brazil U-17 national team, the twin brothers are taking part in preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, and are fulfilling, for the first time, the dream of representing Brazil together.

The duo’s call-up reinforces Atlético’s presence among the top developers of talent in Brazilian football. Recently, both players renewed their contracts with the Club and were part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the Copa do Brasil U-17, cementing a growth path built day by day at Cidade do Galo.

Vinicius (left) and Samuel Rodrigues (right) at their contract renewal with Atlético. Photo: Luís Amaral / Atlético

The brothers’ story was featured in a report published by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) this Saturday (6). The article portrays the brothers’ emotion at representing the national team together.

Looking back on the moment they were called up, the players highlighted the surprise and happiness their family experienced.

“I wasn’t expecting it. I was in the bedroom with him (Samuel) and my parents. Then a teammate from the club called me. It was happiness, a truly unique feeling. My dad went crazy, seriously. My mom too. They really burst with joy,” Vinícius told CBF.

During the preparation period for the World Cup, the Brazil national team will play friendlies against the United States. Confident in the work the group has been doing, Vinícius highlighted the team’s dedication in training.

Vinicius (left) and Samuel Rodrigues (right) preparing for the Brazil U-17 national team’s friendlies. Photos: Guilherme Drovas / CBF

“We’re preparing very well, the whole group is united, and I think we’re going to have two great friendlies,” he said.

The first friendly was played on Sunday afternoon (7) and ended in a 4-0 win for Brazil.

Samuel and Vinícius’s presence in the Brazil national team is further recognition of Atlético’s development work, which has totaled 11 call-ups this year across the various youth levels of the Brazil national team.

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