São Paulo full-back in talks with Switzerland for call-ups | OneFootball

The young left-back from São Paulo, Nicolas Bosshardt, recently spoke with the Swiss Football Federation, where he learned about the Europeans' interest in potentially calling him up in the future.

Nicolas, still just 18 years old, recently obtained his Swiss passport and could be called to represent the European team. Today, he alternates between the professional team of Tricolor and the under-20 team, where he stood out last season.

The revelation from Cotia has been attracting attention at the club for a long time. Even at 15, he was being observed by major European clubs and was even considered the best left-back in the world for his age at the time by a Spanish newspaper.

A player of extreme skill, Nicolas can play not only as a full-back but also in midfield and even on the left wing, a factor that also caught the attention of the Swiss.

Of course, a call-up for the upcoming World Cup, which starts in three months, is quite unlikely, as the national teams' rosters are practically set. However, the São Paulo player is already eligible to be called up by the Swiss at any moment.

In the last list of the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, where four Tricolor athletes were called, Nicolas was left out, leaving this gap open to choose another nation and defend Switzerland if called up in the future.

One of the great enthusiasts for naturalized young players is the Swiss national team coach, Murat Yakın, who also shone as a defender for his country during his playing days. He observes several young players with dual citizenship to incorporate into his team, and Nicolas Bosshardt is now one of them.

After impressive performances in the youth ranks, where he showcased his offensive prowess with many goals and assists, Nicolas made his first professional appearance at the end of 2025, and this year he has already received five opportunities with Tricolor. For the under-20 team, he played in five more matches under the command of Allan Barcellos this season.

Monitored by football giants like Barcelona, Nicolas could finally open his gateway to Europe. His staff views the Swiss interest favorably, which could initiate a solid international career for the young talent from Cotia.

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