Despite the marketing surrounding it, the numbers give an idea of a player’s role in a team. And the list given by the CBF might be a signal on who is titular and who is not, as the numbers from 1 to 11 will be worn by those with a greater chance to be in Menezes’ starting eleven.
Check the list to see which number your favourite player will wear:
1- Julio Cesar
2- Daniel Alves
3- Lúcio
4- Thiago Silva
5 Lucas Leiva
6- André Santos
7- Robinho
8- Ramires
9- Alexandre Pato
10- Ganso
11- Neymar
12- Victor
13- Maicon
14- Luisão
15- Sandro
16- Elano
17- Elias
18- Lucas
19- Fred
20- Jadson
21- Adriano
22- Jefferson
23- David Luiz