Flamengo’s Danilo tops Ibañez in key stats before Brazil opener | OneFootball

Brazil make their World Cup Group C debut against Morocco

Brazil begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco this Saturday (13). As a result, Flamengo player Danilo is competing for a starting spot at right back with Roger Ibañez. The Flamengo player, however, has made 285 more appearances as a full-back than the Al-Ahli (SAU) defender.

That is because Ibañez has played at right back only eight times in his career, while the Flamengo idol has featured in the position 293 times. After all, the Saudi club player is originally a center back. The data comes from the Transfermarkt website.

When did Ibañez last play as a full-back?

The Al-Ahli player came on at right back for Brazil during the second half of the friendly against Egypt on Saturday (06). Before that, however, the center back helped the Saudi team out on the flank in February 2025, when he provided an assist against Al-Gharafa (QAT).

Who will start for Brazil on Saturday?

The competition between the players comes after Wesley was ruled out. The former Flamengo player injured his thigh in the first half of the friendly against Egypt on Saturday (06). As such, Danilo is the heavy favorite to play at right back.

What time is Brazil vs Morocco?

With Danilo available, the Brazil national team face Morocco from 7 p.m. Brasília time this Saturday (13). The match will be played at MetLife Stadium in the United States, for Group C of the World Cup.

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