On Ancelotti's radar, São Paulo duo start for Brazil U20s in friendly | OneFootball

Midfielders Pedro Ferreira and Djhordney, of São Paulo, started in Brazil’s Under-20 national team’s 2-0 win over Bolivia on Wednesday (12) at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ). The goals were scored by Bruninho and João Paulo, as part of the testing phase led by head coach Paulo Victor.

During the match, Pedro Ferreira played in a creative midfield role alongside his club teammate Djhordney and was replaced in the second half by Jhuan Nunes.

The result repeated the scoreline of the first friendly between the teams, played last Sunday (9), also in Teresópolis, in which the São Paulo midfielder provided the assist for the opening goal.

Being watched by the senior national team and his path at the club

With three call-ups to the Under-20 squad in 2026, Pedro Ferreira’s performances have been drawing attention beyond the youth national teams.

According to the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, the player is on the list of young talents being monitored by the coaching staff of Brazil’s senior national team, led by Carlo Ancelotti, as part of the planning and renewal process for the national squad.

Developed at the Cotia Training Center, the player splits his time between São Paulo’s youth teams and the professional squad.

Known for his vision and passing accuracy, the midfielder is internally regarded as a versatile option for playmaking and supporting the attacking sector.

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