Brazil's national team, led by Carlo Ancelotti, features a player on the rise in the World Cup: Rayan, a former Vasco player.
The 19-year-old is a starter on the team and has an impressive streak in 2026.
Who is Rayan?
Rayan is a player created in the Colina, who was sold for 24 million euros and is now valued at around 100 million euros.
What happened?
After Raphinha's injury against Haiti, Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti made Rayan a starter. With that, the jewel created in the Colina was a starter against Scotland and Japan.
Why is this important for Brazil?
Rayan has been important tactically, mainly in the pressure on the ball exit, as seen in the winning goal against Japan. | Date | Opponent | Result | | 2026 | Scotland | Win | | 2026 | Japan | Win |
What's next?
Rayan is likely to start for Brazil against Norway and has an impressive streak in 2026, with his last defeat coming while still playing for Vasco, in the 2025 Copa do Brasil final against Corinthians.
