Matheus Martinelli, of Fluminense, earns Carlo Ancelotti call-up | OneFootball

Midfielder Matheus Martinelli, from Fluminense, has been called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti to represent the Brazil National Team. He takes the place of João Pedro, from Chelsea, who also came through the academy in Xerém. In his first call-up to play for Brazil, Martinelli will be available for the two friendlies against Australia and India.

At 24, Matheus Martinelli was already on coach Carlo Ancelotti’s radar. The Fluminense player had even been mentioned for call-ups before the World Cup. However, the coach believed the midfielder’s moment would come in this cycle leading up to the 2030 World Cup.

Matheus Martinelli is highly praised behind the scenes at the CBF for his ability to play in more than one midfield role. The player was expected to be called up in the next FIFA window, for the matches against Japan and Singapore. With the current call-up, the expectation is that he will get an extended run in the Brazil shirt.

With Martinelli, see the full squad list

Goalkeepers

Hugo Souza Pedro Morisco Otávio

Defenders

Arthur Dias Douglas Santos Gabriel Magalhães Jair Marquinhos Matheuzinho Mauro Jr. Vitor Reis Wesley

Midfielders

Andrey Santos Breno Bidon Bruno Guimarães Danilo Douglas Luiz Gabriel Bontempo Matheus Martinelli

Forwards

Endrick Estevão Pedro Raphinha Rayan Samuel Lino Vini Jr.

Brazil National Team matches

FIFA window in November

It is worth noting that this Wednesday’s call-up, on the 9th, applies only to the matches against Australia and India. That is because the Brazil National Team will play two more times in 2026. In November, the squad led by Carlo Ancelotti will play friendlies in Asia against Japan and Singapore. For those two matches, Carlo Ancelotti will announce a new squad in October.

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