GOAL takes a look at the youngest debutants and the youngest goal scorers for Brazil.
Known for it's rich history and a long-standing football heritage, the Brazilian national team is arguably one of the most successful nations when it comes to the sport. The five time FIFA World Cup winners and the nine time Copa America Winners, Brazil have stitched an enduring fairytale whenever they have stepped foot on a football pitch.
The magnificent chemistry, the flamboyant skills, the scintillating goals, the daunting defensive structure, and the extravagant flair, Brazilian football has been a rollercoaster of happiness, jubilation, and most importantly triumph.
Brazil's knack of nurturing superstars is visible as the South American nation produces a factory of players week in and week out that can take on the greats of football world. From legendary players like Pele and Ronaldinho to modern maestros like Neymar Jr. and Kaka, the Selecao have uplifted superstars at a young age.
With another superstar called Endrick touted to don the Brazilian shirt at a young age, GOAL takes a look at who are the youngest players to play for Brazil and who are the youngest goalscorers in the nations history.
While the South American nation has produced some of the biggest talents in world football, numerous Brazilian superstars have started their international career very early. Brazilian legend Pele donned his nation's colors when he was just 16 years 08 months and 14 days old becoming the youngest footballer to feature for the Selecao till date.
Pele guided his nation to three FIFA World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970 after he made his senior debut for them in a defeat against Argentina in 1957. Just a year later, Pele was incharge of Brazil's
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