Five players in the Brazilian top flight that would make great signings for Premier League sides.
Brazil has long been a chief exporter when it comes to footballers, and though recently the Brasileiro has managed to keep hold of some of it’s brightest stars for longer than usual, there are still a group of Premier League sides that would still love to snap up the cream of the crop. After this summer’s World Cup, Brazil’s stars are back on the radar, and below are just five that would take to the Premier League like a duck to water.
Everton Ribeiro
Club: Cruzeiro
Position: Attacking midfielder
The fleet-footed attacker was one of the standout performers of the club’s recent championship winning season and last summer was a major target for Manchester United before being tipped to join Liverpool during the January transfer window.
Comfortable in the middle, he can also be deployed on the right where he cuts inside onto his favoured left foot to torment defenders. A true creative tour de force, he wracked up 11 assists last term and even chipped in with a few goals himself.
Clubs he would suit: Manchester United, Liverpool
Marcelo
Club: Atlético Paranaense
Position: Striker
Having managed a meagre two goals during his first three seasons with his hometown club, the 22-year-old has been making a name for himself recently by notching 16 goals to help Atletico back up to the top flight. He has since carried on the good form where his direct running has streched defences all over Brazil.
Quick and powerful, he will perhaps never be a truly prolific striker, but would make an excellent addition for a mid-table club looking t push on further up the table.
Would suit: Everton, Newcastle, West Ham
Charles Aránguiz
Club: Internacional
Position: Centre midfield
The Chilean international is an energetic box-to-box midfielder whose boundless energy is certainly built for the Premier League.
He’s already caught the eye following his performances against the likes of Spain and the Netherlands this summer, and with Chilean players becoming the new vogue players a bid from an ambitious Premier League side could be in the pipeline.
Would suit: Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool
Lucas Silva
Club: Cruzeiro
Position: Centre midfield
The classy midfielder is another player that has rose to prominence over the past 18 months, and despite strong competition he has become a first team regular alongside Everton Ribeiro in the Cruzeiro first team.
More of a deep lying playmaker, he has the technical ability to start attacks quickly and effectively. Able to marshall his defence well and take a good free kick too. Destined for great things, this is one player that Premier League side’s should be spending big money on.
Would suit: Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal
Rodrigo Caio
Club: São Paulo
Position: Centre-back
Having made his debut at the tender age of 17, the young defender has found his home in the centre of defence after struggling to break into the side as both a right-back and a midfielder.
He possesses an incredible reading of the game and can be tough in the tackle when needs be, and his confident ability on the ball allows him to build attacks effectively from the back.
Would suit: Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United
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