Brazil is the most successful national football team in the history of the game. They have been crowned World Champions a record five times. Brazil took the title in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They have participated in all World Cups and have fostered some of the biggest names in the game.
Pelé is widely regarded as the best player in the history of football and won three World Cups. In 1958 the youngster Pelé inspired Brazil to their first trophy while he led the 1970 team to glory. The 1970 team is regarded by many as the best football team ever.
The 1982 team that boasted Zico, Eder, Socrates and many others are also held in high esteem, although they failed to win the World Cup. In 1994 a more pragmatic Brazil won the World Cup in the USA powered by the goals of Romario and Bebeto. In 2002 Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho led the way to the triumph against Germany in the final. Brazil have furthermore won the Copa America eight times.
On May 17, 2007, Alves received his first call-up for the Brazilian national side for friendlies against England and Turkey. On June 1, in the game against England, Alves was brought on to replace Kaká after 71 minutes of play. He was also part of the Brazilian squad which won the Copa America 2007 in Venezuela. Alves scored his first international goal on September 12, 2007 against Mexico in a 3–1 win.
Pelé is widely regarded as the best player in the history of football and won three World Cups. In 1958 the youngster Pelé inspired Brazil to their first trophy while he led the 1970 team to glory. The 1970 team is regarded by many as the best football team ever.
The 1982 team that boasted Zico, Eder, Socrates and many others are also held in high esteem, although they failed to win the World Cup. In 1994 a more pragmatic Brazil won the World Cup in the USA powered by the goals of Romario and Bebeto. In 2002 Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho led the way to the triumph against Germany in the final. Brazil have furthermore won the Copa America eight times.
On May 17, 2007, Alves received his first call-up for the Brazilian national side for friendlies against England and Turkey. On June 1, in the game against England, Alves was brought on to replace Kaká after 71 minutes of play. He was also part of the Brazilian squad which won the Copa America 2007 in Venezuela. Alves scored his first international goal on September 12, 2007 against Mexico in a 3–1 win.
Appearances for Brazil*
Caps: 8 Goals: 1
Won: 3 Draw: 4 Lost: 1
2007
01.06: England (A) 1-1 Friendly
05.06: Turkey (Dortmund) 0-0 Friendly
27.06: Mexico (Puerto Ordaz) 0-2 CA
01.07: Chile (Maturin) 3-0 CA
10.07: Uruguay (Maracaibo) 2-2 CA
09.09: United States (A) 4-2 Friendly
12.09: Mexico (USA) 3-1 Friendly 1 goal
14.10: Colombia (A) 0-0 WCQ
*Correct as of 12 February 2009
** Brazil score shown first
Won: 3 Draw: 4 Lost: 1
2007
01.06: England (A) 1-1 Friendly
05.06: Turkey (Dortmund) 0-0 Friendly
27.06: Mexico (Puerto Ordaz) 0-2 CA
01.07: Chile (Maturin) 3-0 CA
10.07: Uruguay (Maracaibo) 2-2 CA
09.09: United States (A) 4-2 Friendly
12.09: Mexico (USA) 3-1 Friendly 1 goal
14.10: Colombia (A) 0-0 WCQ
*Correct as of 12 February 2009
** Brazil score shown first
