Ex-Corinthians man Elias is ESPN's new on-air talent | OneFootball

Former defensive midfielder Elias is the newest member of ESPN’s talent team. With a career marked by titles and spells at some of the biggest clubs in Brazilian football, the former player is joining the brand’s group of commentators, taking part in broadcasts and shows such as Resenha, a program that features major figures from the football world.

“I like to look at the game with a more critical tactical analysis, but I know that a lot of what happens on the pitch is a consequence of what happens off it, and I believe I can contribute with a complementary perspective beyond the four lines,” said the former player.

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Best known for his connection with Corinthians, Elias won the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa do Brasil, and the Brazilian Championship with the club. The former midfielder also had a standout spell at Flamengo, where he lifted the Copa do Brasil again, and he also represented the Brazilian National Team during his career.

At ESPN, Elias will reunite with former teammates. The ex-player joins Vagner Love, who was recently hired by the network to commentate matches and take part in Resenha. Both were part of the Corinthians squad that won the Brazilian Championship in 2015.

Another connection from that team is Fábio Santos. The former full-back, who played alongside Elias and Vagner Love in the first half of that season, is now one of ESPN’s names in the company’s broadcasts and programs.

“It will be fun and rewarding to share a bit of my experience with a panel that knows a great deal about football. I want to contribute to the debate and maintain the high standard that ESPN has established as a reference,” Elias celebrated.

Elias’s arrival also increases the presence on ESPN’s team of former players strongly identified with Corinthians and Flamengo, two of the biggest fan bases in Brazilian football. In addition to Vagner Love, the Disney brand also has Fábio Luciano, a former center-back and idol at both clubs, among its commentators.

With this signing, ESPN continues to strengthen its roster of talent with names that combine top-level experience, a strong connection with fans, and knowledge of the inner workings of Brazilian football.

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