Vasco player lands in Asia to join Brazil squad, could face a top star | OneFootball

The right-back Paulo Henrique is already in Seoul, South Korea, where he joined the Brazilian National Team for the start of his first stint with the main squad. The Vasco player will participate in his first training session this Tuesday (08) and now looks forward to making his debut in the “amarelinha” in the friendly against South Korea.

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Possible debut may face a significant challenge

Although it's unlikely he'll start as a starter, Paulo Henrique's debut could put him up against one of the greatest forwards in world football. If he takes the field, the Vasco right-back will have the responsibility of marking none other than Heung-min Son, Europa League champion with Tottenham, now at Los Angeles FC, and the main figure of the South Korean national team. It would be a true “baptism of fire” in his international career.

Numbers in the Brasileirão justify the call-up

PH's arrival to the National Team is the result of his excellent and consistent season with Vasco. According to data from Sofascore, he leads the entire Brazilian Championship in duels won, with 171. His defensive and offensive numbers are impressive and qualify him as one of the best in his position in the country. Check out the player's statistics:

The call-up, therefore, is not by chance, but rather a recognition of a high-level performance in the cross-maltese jersey.

PH is one of the great names of the Gigante da Colina – Photo: Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images

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