“World-class”: Spanish paper startled by Flamengo call-up | OneFootball

Diario AS assessed Flamengo goalkeeper Léo Nannetti

Goalkeeper Léo Nannetti received the call on Tuesday (24) to train with the Brazilian National Team. Carlo Ancelotti called up the 18-year-old, who became a standout in Spain’s Diario AS, with the article describing him as having world-class potential.

“The youngster has all the qualities to be a world-class goalkeeper (…) Formidable reflexes (…) Excellent positioning,” are some excerpts from the piece published by the Spanish outlet.

Why is Léo Nannetti’s call-up drawing attention in Spain?

The Flamengo academy goalkeeper has delivered highly significant performances. In 2025, for example, the shot-stopper was the Rubro-Negro hero in the penalty shootout at the U-20 Club World Cup against Barcelona.

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In regular time, Léo Nannetti made at least three great saves. The 2-2 scoreline took the match to penalties. Then, the 18-year-old saved two Spanish spot-kicks, which secured a world title for the youth team of the Most Beloved.

What will Léo Nannetti do with the Brazilian National Team?

His performances in the tournament and on other occasions caught the attention not only of Spain, but also of Taffarel. That is because the Brazilian idol will have the youngster as a kind of ‘intern’ in preparing the Seleção’s goalkeepers for the friendlies against France and Croatia.

So, with Léo Nannetti in training, Brazil will play France on Thursday (26), starting at 5:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in Boston, United States. The second match will be against Croatia on March 31, starting at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in Orlando, Florida.

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