The young central defender from PSG, Lucas Beraldo, had a promising debut with the Brazilian national team in the friendly match against England. Starting alongside Fabricio Bruno in central defense, the 20-year-old player delivered a convincing performance that earned him praise from his captain Danilo. Despite a heavily revamped team with many new faces, Brazil secured a 1-0 victory at Wembley.
Against an attacking English side, the Brazilian defense was rarely threatened. Strong in duels, reassuring in his positioning, Lucas Beraldo easily adapted to the international level. Valuable in his distribution game, he thwarted the opponent’s offensive attempts with his reading of the game and anticipation. His partnership with Fabricio Bruno provided a solid defensive foundation for the Seleção.
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Danilo impressed by Lucas Beraldo
After the match, Danilo expressed his admiration for the collective performance of the new Brazilian generation. The captain particularly highlighted Lucas Beraldo’s accomplished performance in his debut. “He looked like he had been playing with us for years,” he emphasized. His comments reflect the confidence that the young Parisian already inspires.
In the press, glowing reviews also underscored the maturity displayed by Lucas Beraldo in his international debut. The Spanish sports daily AS even labeled him as “the future of the Brazilian central defense.” A flattering tag for the 20-year-old player, who will have the opportunity to confirm these promising abilities on Tuesday against Spain in Madrid.
