Fluminense academy duo relish training chance with the senior Brazil squad | OneFootball

The dream of wearing the Brazilian National Team jersey came true for two young players from Fluminense. Left-back Léo Jance and midfielder Dohmann, both from the under-20 team, were invited by CBF to participate in the training that kicked off the main team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The meeting took place last Monday (1), at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis.

The news came unexpectedly. Jance, a native of São José do Rio Preto, found out about the call-up right after a training session in Xerém. "At the time, I confess I didn't believe it. Only when I got there and saw those players I watch playing in the Champions League and Premier League did it sink in. It was an incredible feeling, especially because of the reception from Ancelotti, who called me by my name and was very attentive," said the full-back, who made his debut among Fluminense's professionals this season.

Dohmann, a Petrópolis native and trained in Xerém since he was ten, said he received the news during a dinner with his parents. "The emotion was great. It's a rare opportunity to be close to the best in our country, people who have already achieved everything we dream of. It's not yet the way we want it, because the goal is to be officially called up, but it's an unforgettable experience."

Both stress that the opportunity served as motivation to keep improving day by day. Friends since their first call-ups for youth teams at 15, they also shared the emotion of experiencing the moment together. "It's something that inspires me even more to train and seek my place. I dedicate this especially to my daughter Antonella, who is my greatest strength," Jance added.

Back to routine in Xerém after the special training, Dohmann said he already had to answer several questions from colleagues about what it was like to share the field with players who shine in Europe. "This is what we work for: to live these experiences and be ready when the opportunity comes," he concluded.

While the Xerém Boys return to their tricolor routine, the Brazilian National Team focuses on the Qualifiers. Carlo Ancelotti's team faces Chile this Thursday (4), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 17th round. Brazil has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is in third place in the table.

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