Elias (footballer, born 1985)

Brazilian footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Mendes and the second or paternal family name is Trindade.

Elias

Elias playing for Corinthians in 2010

Personal information
Full name|  Elias Mendes Trindade
Date of birth|  (1985-05-16) 16 May 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth|  São Paulo, Brazil
Height|  1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)|  Midfielder
Youth career
1997–2005|  Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2005|  Palmeiras B|  0|  (0)
2006|  Náutico|  2|  (0)
2007|  São Bento|  13|  (4)
2007|  Juventus-SP|  6|  (0)
2008|  Ponte Preta|  20|  (5)
2008–2010|  Corinthians|  130|  (20)
2011|  Atlético Madrid|  15|  (2)
2011–2014|  Sporting CP|  34|  (2)
2013|  → Flamengo (loan)|  42|  (5)
2014–2016|  Corinthians|  71|  (9)
2016–2017|  Sporting CP|  8|  (1)
2017–2019|  Atlético Mineiro|  122|  (19)
2020|  Bahia|  16|  (0)
International career‡
2010–2016|  Brazil|  35|  (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 January 2020
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:56, 16 May 2016 (UTC)

Elias Mendes Trindade (born 16 May 1985), known simply as Elias, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

## Career

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### Early career

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Born in São Paulo, Elias was a Palmeiras youth graduate, and played as a forward at the club. In December 2005, after a short stint at Verdão's B-team, he signed for Náutico.[1][2]

Elias made his debut for Timbu on 15 January 2006, starting in a 1–0 Campeonato Pernambucano away loss against Serrano.[3][4] On 20 January, after just one further match, he was released.[5]

Elias spent the rest of the 2006 season playing for amateur sides Leões da Geolândia and Estrela Vermelha,[6] and subsequently joined São Bento for the 2007 season, where he moved back to a midfielder role and impressed for the club.[7] In that year he also represented Juventus-SP, scoring one of the goals in the club's 2–3 loss against Linense in the second leg of the Copa Paulista Finals, which his side won after a 4–4 aggregate result.[8]

On 4 December 2007, Elias agreed to a contract with Ponte Preta in the Série B.[9] He made his debut for the club the following 16 January by starting and scoring his team's third in a 4–2 home win against Ituano, and was a regular starter in the 2008 Campeonato Paulista which his side reached the Finals.

### Corinthians

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On 8 May 2008, Elias signed a contract with fellow second division side Corinthians until December 2011.[10] An immediate starter, he helped the club return to Série A in his first season, and was a key unit in the club's 2009 Campeonato Paulista winning campaign.[11]

Elias made his top tier debut on 6 August 2009, starting in a 1–0 loss at his former club Náutico.[12] He scored his first goal in the category on 27 August, netting his team's second in a 2–2 away draw against Grêmio Barueri.[13]

### Atlético Madrid

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On 5 December 2010, Elias confirmed that he would leave Corinthians and join Spanish team Atlético Madrid in January 2011, for a rumoured fee of €7 million.[14] The club confirmed the transfer on 16 December, and made his debut abroad on 17 January, starting in a 3–0 home win against RCD Mallorca.[15]

Elias scored his first goal abroad on 2 March 2011, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw at Getafe CF.[16]

### Sporting CP

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On 29 August 2011, after being deemed surplus to requirements at Atleti, Elias moved to Sporting CP on a five-year contract. The club paid a fee of €8.85 million,[17] making this the highest paid transfer in SCP history at the time.[18] On 15 September, Sporting sold 50% economic rights of Elias for €3.85 million to Quality Sports Investments.[19]

On his debut, on 10 September 2011, Elias scored a goal against F.C. Paços de Ferreira, on a win (2–3) of Sporting. At the 76th minute, Sporting was losing by 2–0, but with the goals by Marat Izmailov, Elias and Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sporting won and began a series of victories in the league, earning him the nickname of "The Prophet" amidst Sporting fans. He scored again on 18 December, in a 1–1 draw against Académica, being subsequently sent off in that match.

#### Flamengo (loan)

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On 10 January 2013, Elias joined Brazilian side Flamengo on loan for the season.[20] He made his debut on 27 January by replacing Renato Abreu in a 1–0 home win against Volta Redonda,[21] and scored his first goal on 14 March in a 3–2 home loss against Resende.

Elias was a regular starter during his loan spell, with Flamengo attempting to keep the midfielder for the 2014 campaign,[22] but the move did not materialize.

### Return to Corinthians

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On 7 April 2014, and after two months of negotiations, Elias returned to Corinthians, who paid €4 million for 50% of his economic rights.[23][24] He was presented on 10 April,[25] and signed a contract until December 2017.

A regular starter upon arriving, Elias subsequently lost his undisputed status but still appeared regularly.

### Sporting CP return

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On 31 August 2016, Elias returned to Portugal and Sporting, signing a two-year contract, with a buyout clause of €60 million.[26] However, he was sparingly used by the Lions, scoring twice in 13 appearances overall.

### Atlético Mineiro

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On 27 January 2017, Atlético Mineiro announced the signing of Elias.[27] He featured regularly for the side during his spell, but was released on 7 January 2020, one month earlier than the expiry of his contract.[28]

## International career

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On 23 September 2010, Elias was first called up to the Brazil national team by coach Mano Menezes.[29] He made his full international debut on 7 October, replacing Philippe Coutinho in a 3–0 win over Iran.[30]

Elias was also included in Mano's 23-man list for the 2011 Copa América,[31] while also featuring in Dunga's list for the 2015 Copa América[32] and in the Copa América Centenario.[33]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of 1 September 2020[34]
Club  | Season  | League  | State League  | Cup  | League Cup  | Continental  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Palmeiras B | 2005 | Paulista A3 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 8[a] | 0 | 8 | 0
Capibaribe | 2006 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0
São Bento | 2007[35] | Paulista | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 4
Juventus-SP | 2007[36] | Série C | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 18[a] | 3 | 24 | 3
Ponte Preta | 2008[37] | Série B  | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 5
Corinthians | 2008 | Série B  | 30 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 3
2009 | Série A | 31 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 59 | 7
2010 | 33 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 8[b] | 3 | — | 56 | 13
Total  | 94 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 146 | 23
Atlético Madrid | 2010–11 | La Liga | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 16 | 2
2011–12 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 2 | — | 2 | 2
Total  | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 18 | 4
Sporting CP | 2011–12 | Primeira Liga | 25 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 3
2012–13 | 9 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[c] | 1 | — | 15 | 1
Total  | 34 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 48 | 4
Flamengo (loan)  | 2013 | Série A  | 30 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | 55 | 10
Corinthians | 2014 | Série A  | 24 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | 4
2015 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10[b] | 4 | — | 42 | 9
2016 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 5[b] | 2 | — | 21 | 3
Total  | 58 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 15 | 6 | — | 92 | 16
Sporting CP | 2016–17 | Primeira Liga  | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2[d] | 0 | — | 15 | 2
Atlético Mineiro | 2017 | Série A  | 31 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 8[b] | 2 | 3[e] | 1 | 58 | 11
2018 | 33 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 2[f] | 0 | — | 53 | 8
2019 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 16[g] | 2 | — | 53 | 6
Total  | 89 | 10 | 33 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 164 | 25
Career total | 334 | 41 | 129 | 26 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 58 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 605 | 96

1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista
2. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
4. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
5. ^ Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga
6. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
7. ^ Nine appearances in Copa Sudamericana, seven appearances and two goals in Copa Sudamericana

### International

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As of 12 June 2016[38]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals

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Brazil
2010 | 3 | 0
2011 | 9 | 0
2012 | 1 | 0
2014 | 4 | 0
2015 | 10 | 0
2016 | 8 | 0
Total | 35 | 0

## Honours

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### Club

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Juventus

* Copa Paulista: 2007

Corinthians

* Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2008
* Campeonato Paulista: 2009
* Copa do Brasil: 2009
* Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015

Flamengo

* Copa do Brasil: 2013

Atlético Mineiro

* Campeonato Mineiro: 2017

### International

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Brazil

* Superclásico de las Américas: 2014

### Individual

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* Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2010, 2013, 2015[39][40][41]
* Best Central Midfielder in Brazil: 2015[42]

## References

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1. ^ "Não vem mais" [He does not come anymore] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 21 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
2. ^ "Marco Antônio" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 22 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
3. ^ "Recuperação" [Recovery] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 14 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
4. ^ "Pernambucano" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 15 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
5. ^ "Dispensas" [Released players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 20 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
6. ^ "Elias: passado de R$ 150 e muitas carolinas na várzea" [Elias: past of R$ 150 and way too many cream puffs in the amateur sides] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
7. ^ "Reserva na várzea, Elias era "apenas mais um" nos Leões" [Substitute in the amateur leagues, Elias was "just another one" at Leões]. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
8. ^ "Linense vence, mas Juventus é campeão da Copa FPF" [Linense win, but Juventus is the champion of Copa FPF] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 25 November 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
9. ^ "Ponte acerta com meia Elias e descarta Paulo Isidoro" [Ponte sign midfielder Elias and discard Paulo Isidoro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
10. ^ "Corinthians confirma contratação de Elias" [Corinthians confirm signing of Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). A Tarde. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
11. ^ "Elias é o craque do Paulistão, diz Ronaldo" [Elias is the best player of Paulistão, says Ronaldo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
12. ^ "Com gol de artilheiro, Náutico vence o Corinthians nos Aflitos" [With goal from top scorer, Náutico defeat Corinthians at the Aflitos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
13. ^ "Com novo uniforme, 'mistão' do Timão obtém empate com Barueri" [With a new uniform, 'mixed' team of Timão get a draw with Barueri] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
14. ^ "El Atlético cierra el fichaje del brasileño Elías" [Atlético complete the signing of Brazilian Elias] (in Spanish). Marca. 5 December 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
15. ^ "El Atlético se las arregla sin el Kun" [Atlético manage to work without Kun] (in Spanish). Marca. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
16. ^ "Un punto, y gracias" [One point, and thanks] (in Spanish). Marca. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
17. ^ Sporting CP (30 August 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
18. ^ "Elías: traspasado al Sporting de Portugal por 8,85 millones" [Elias: transferred to Sporting de Portugal for 8.85 million] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
19. ^ Sporting CP (15 September 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
20. ^ "Flamengo confirma nesta quinta as contratações de Elias e Gabriel" [Flamengo confirm this Thursday the signings of Elias and Gabriel] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
21. ^ "Elias faz boa exibição na estreia pelo Flamengo" [Elias plays well in debut for Flamengo] (in Portuguese). Record. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
22. ^ "Sonho renovado: Fla prepara terceira proposta para manter Elias" [Renewed dream: Fla prepare third bid to keep Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
23. ^ "Corinthians anuncia a contratação de Elias" [Corinthians announce the signing of Elias]. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
24. ^ Sporting CP (7 April 2014). "Comunicado" [Announcement] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
25. ^ "No retorno, Elias diz que é a cara do Corinthians: 'Sou maloqueiro, mano'" [In the return, Elias says he is alike of Corinthians: 'I am from the streets, bro'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
26. ^ "Sporting SAD statement: Elias". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
27. ^ "Elias é do Galo" [Elias is of Galo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
28. ^ "Fora dos planos do Atlético-MG, volante Elias é liberado de reapresentação na Cidade do Galo" [Surplus to requirements at Atlético-MG, defensive midfielder Elias is released from re-presentation at the Cidade do Galo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
29. ^ "Mano deixa Neymar fora da seleção após confusão e chama Elias" [Mano leaves Neymar out of the national team after turmoil and calls up Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
30. ^ "Em dia de estreias, Seleção Brasileira derrota o Irã com gols de 'veteranos'" [In a day of debuts, Brazilian national team defeat Iran with goals from 'veterans'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
31. ^ "Mano inclui Ganso e Pato na lista dos convocados para a Copa América" [Mano includes Ganso and Pato in the call-up list for the Copa América] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
32. ^ "Dunga chama Robinho, e lesão tira Oscar da Copa América" [Dunga calls up Robinho, and injury cuts out Oscar from the Copa América] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
33. ^ "Dunga convoca Seleção para a Copa América com 7 jogadores olímpicos" [Dunga calls up Seleção for the Copa América with 7 olympic players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
34. ^ Elias at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
35. ^ "Artilharia – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007" [Top scorer – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
36. ^ "Histórico 2007" [2007 History] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Juventus. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
37. ^ "Paulistão 2008 – Série A1" (in Brazilian Portuguese). PontePreta.net. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
38. ^ "Elias". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
39. ^ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
40. ^ "Seleção do Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2013" [Best eleven of 2013 Brazilian League] (in Portuguese). CBF. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
41. ^ "Vencedores do Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2015" (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
42. ^ "Confira a seleção de craques premiada pelo Troféu Mesa Redonda - Gazeta Esportiva". www.gazetaesportiva.com. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

## External links

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* Elias at BDFutbol
* Elias at National-Football-Teams.com
* Elias at ForaDeJogo (archived)
* Elias at Sambafoot (archived)

Awards

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2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year

* GK: Fábio
* DF: Mariano
* DF: Dedé
* DF: Miranda
* DF: Roberto Carlos
* MF: Jucilei
* MF: Elias
* MF: Montillo
* MF: Conca
* FW: Neymar
* FW: Jonas

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2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year

* GK: Fábio
* DF: Marcos Rocha
* DF: Dedé
* DF: Manoel
* DF: Alex Telles
* MF: Nílton
* MF: Elias
* MF: Éverton Ribeiro
* MF: Paulo Baier
* FW: Walter
* FW: Éderson

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2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year

* GK: Cássio
* DF: Marcos Rocha
* DF: Gil
* DF: Jemerson
* DF: Douglas Santos
* MF: Rafael Carioca
* MF: Elias
* MF: Renato Augusto
* MF: Jádson
* FW: Luan
* FW: Ricardo Oliveira

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2010 Bola de Prata

* GK: Fábio
* DF: Mariano
* DF: Chicão
* DF: Alex Silva
* DF: Roberto Carlos
* MF: Elias
* MF: Jucilei
* MF: Montillo
* MF: Conca
* FW: Neymar
* FW: Jonas

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2013 Bola de Prata

* GK: Fábio
* DF: Mayke
* DF: Dedé
* DF: Rodrigo
* DF: Alex Telles
* MF: Nílton
* MF: Elias
* MF: Éverton Ribeiro
* MF: Seedorf
* FW: Diego Tardelli
* FW: Walter

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2015 Bola de Prata

* GK: Marcelo Grohe
* DF: Galhardo
* DF: Gil
* DF: Geromel
* DF: Douglas Santos
* MF: Rafael Carioca
* MF: Elias
* MF: Jádson
* MF: Renato Augusto
* FW: Pratto
* FW: Luan

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2019 Copa Sudamericana Team of the Tournament

* GK: Morales
* DF: Fagner
* DF: Schunke
* DF: Olivera
* MF: Dájome
* MF: Pellerano
* MF: Elias
* MF: Moya
* FW: Romero
* FW: Cabeza
* FW: Pulga

Brazil squads

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Brazil squad – 2011 Copa América

* 1 Júlio César
* 2 Dani Alves
* 3 Lúcio (c)
* 4 Thiago Silva
* 5 Lucas Leiva
* 6 André Santos
* 7 Robinho
* 8 Ramires
* 9 Pato
* 10 Ganso
* 11 Neymar
* 12 Victor
* 13 Maicon
* 14 Luisão
* 15 Sandro
* 16 Elano
* 17 Elias
* 18 Lucas
* 19 Fred
* 20 Jádson
* 21 Adriano
* 22 Jefferson
* 23 David Luiz
* Coach: Mano Menezes

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Brazil squad – 2015 Copa América

* 1 Jefferson
* 2 Dani Alves
* 3 Miranda
* 4 David Luiz
* 5 Fernandinho
* 6 Filipe Luís
* 7 Douglas Costa
* 8 Elias
* 9 Tardelli
* 10 Neymar (c)
* 11 Firmino
* 12 Neto
* 13 Marquinhos
* 14 Thiago Silva
* 15 Geferson
* 16 Fabinho
* 17 Fred
* 18 Ribeiro
* 19 Willian
* 20 Robinho
* 21 Coutinho
* 22 Casemiro
* 23 Grohe
* Coach: Dunga

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Brazil squad – Copa América Centenario

* 1 Alisson
* 2 Dani Alves
* 3 Miranda (c)
* 4 Gil
* 5 Casemiro
* 6 Filipe Luís
* 7 Ganso
* 8 Elias
* 9 Jonas
* 10 Lucas Lima
* 11 Gabriel
* 12 Diego Alves
* 13 Marquinhos
* 14 Rodrigo Caio
* 15 Fabinho
* 16 Douglas Santos
* 17 Walace
* 18 Renato Augusto
* 19 Willian
* 20 Lucas
* 21 Hulk
* 22 Coutinho
* 23 M. Grohe
* Coach: Dunga

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