Brazil National Team
Where the rhythm of samba meets the ultimate art of football.
The Brazil National Team is a major force in the Captain Tsubasa series, known for its technical brilliance and deep connection to the sport's history. In the World Youth arc, Brazil faces Japan in the "Great Final" of the FIFA World Youth Championship, a match that ends 3–2 after extra time with Tsubasa scoring a hat-trick and the golden goal. The team includes standout players like Carlos Santana, a prodigious yet emotionless striker for Flamengo, and Natureza, who becomes the third person to score on Genzo Wakabayashi from outside the goal area. Brazil's style is defined by flair and improvisation, making them a benchmark for global competition.
Quick Facts
- Notable players
- Carlos Santana, Natureza
Lore & Background
The Brazil National Team's rivalry with Japan is highlighted in the World Youth Championship, where Japan defeats Brazil 3–2 after extra time in the finals. Despite this loss, Brazil's squad features elite talents like Carlos Santana, who plays for Flamengo and is described as a prodigious yet emotionless talent. Natureza, a new player introduced in extra time, scores on Wakabayashi from outside the goal area, a feat only achieved before by Schneider and Xiao Jungguang. The team's connection to Japan is also seen through Tsubasa's mentor Roberto Hongo, a Brazilian footballer who trains Tsubasa and later manages him at São Paulo. Brazil's presence in the series underscores their status as a football powerhouse.
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