Paulo Henrique shines on Brazil debut after 20 minutes, watch highlights! | OneFootball

Right-back Paulo Henrique, from Vasco da Gama, fulfilled his dream of debuting for the Brazilian National Team in the 5-0 thrashing of South Korea. The player came on in the second half and, even with just a few minutes on the field, had a solid performance, with numbers that prove his excellent form and justify his call-up by Carlo Ancelotti.

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Safe debut with good defensive numbers

Paulo Henrique came on at the 25th minute of the second half, replacing Vitinho, when Brazil was already leading 4-0. In his 20 minutes on the pitch, the Vasco right-back showed the defensive solidity that characterizes him. According to Sofascore, he managed 2 tackles, 1 ball recovered, and won 2 out of 3 duels he contested, earning a rating of 6.6 for his performance.

The Vasco player’s debut took place in a calm match for the National Team. The goals in the 5-0 rout over South Korea were scored by Estêvão (2), Rodrygo (2), and Vinícius Júnior. The match marked the team’s first friendly during this FIFA window.

Numbers in the Brasileirão back up the player

Paulo Henrique’s call-up is a reward for his consistency and high performance at Vasco. He leads the entire Brazilian Championship in duels won.

His stats in the competition, with 5 assists, 71 tackles, and 123 balls recovered, place him among the best in his position in the country and back up his name for future opportunities with the National Team.

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