Center-back Vitor Reis expressed his delight at being part of what he called a “new era” for the Brazilian national team. At 20, the defender is among the players involved in Brazil’s rebuilding process since the last World Cup, and he praised the supportive atmosphere that allows him and the other youngsters to show their potential.
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“I’m happy and delighted to be part of this new era for the national team. I’m also very happy to reunite with teammates I’ve played with at clubs and in the youth national teams. I believe we young players have a lot of potential, and everyone in the national team gives us the peace of mind to do our jobs and show why we’re here. It’s a dream come true for all of us,” he said enthusiastically at a press conference on Wednesday (11).
He highlighted the importance of playing alongside center-backs established in European football and the Brazilian national team, such as Gabriel Magalhães, who is in the current squad, and Marquinhos, his idol, whom he joined during the recent international windows in September and October. He said the lessons he learns help him grow both as a footballer and as a person.
“In training, we try to learn as much as possible from the defenders. Gabriel does a phenomenal job at his club and here. The last time I was here, I played with Marquinhos, who has been my idol since I was little. Playing with people like that helps you grow not just as a footballer, but as a person too,” he said.
Vitor Reis during a press conference with the Brazilian national team in SingaporeCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
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“It’s very important for us to have these pillars of the team. There are a lot of young players, and we need these role models to grow and develop. Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães put us at ease and help us on the pitch. They’re also phenomenal people,” he added.
Although still young in the senior national team, Vitor has extensive experience with Brazil’s youth teams. Between 2022 and 2024, he was part of Brazil’s Under-16, Under-17 and Under-20 squads. During that time, he won the South American Under-17 Championship in 2023 alongside forward Rayan, who has been called up by Ancelotti, and Phillipe Gabriel, who was brought in to help with goalkeeper preparations.
He explained that he brings this experience to the senior national team.
“It helps us a lot. We begin to understand the significance of this shirt and the Brazilian national team, and that helps us grow. It’s very important to follow that path through the national teams. I won the South American Under-17 Championship and was captain. I also played in the Under-17 World Cup, and wearing the captain’s armband was very rewarding for me. I’m happy to be back with the senior national team now,” he concluded.
Vitor Reis during a press conference with the Brazilian national team in SingaporeCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
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