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Who are the Brazilians who represented Japan?
The Brazil national team faces Japan in the second phase of the 2026 World Cup. Learn about the Brazilian players who have represented Japan, including Ruy Ramos, Wagner Lopes, Alessandro dos Santos, and Marcus Túlio Tanaka.
Brazilians who have represented Japan
Ruy Ramos was the first on the list to wear the Japanese jersey. Between 1990 and 1995, he defended the selection in 32 matches, scored a goal, and participated in the qualifiers for the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
Wagner Lopes obtained naturalization on September 12, 1997. Just 16 days later, he made his debut for the Japanese national team in the World Cup qualifiers, in a match against South Korea.
Alessandro dos Santos initially came to Japan to study. After completing high school, he stood out in football and signed his first professional contract in the country.
How is the Brazilian national team doing?
Last result: Brazil 1-1 Tunisia (2025-11-18). Recent form (last 4 games): 2W-1D-1L (DWLW, most recent first).
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Tunisia | 1-1 |
What's next?
The Brazil national team is looking for an important win against Japan in the 2026 World Cup. With a recent form of 2W-1D-1L, the Brazilian team is confident to face the challenge.
