Brazil have always had a plethora of attacking prowess at their disposal. Pele, Zico, Kaka and Ronaldinho are just a few of the world-class stars that spring to mind from past eras. The current crop of Brazilian forwards - Neymar, Oscar and Hulk to name but three from their seemingly inexhaustible supply of attacking talent - pose no less of a goal threat than some of their legendary predecessors. However, it is common knowledge that when it comes to winning major tournaments, a solid defence and midfield can be just as important as a dangerous forward line. Luiz Gustavo’s role in his country’s FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 victory proves as much. The defensive midfielder was ever-present for Brazil during the tournament, playing a major role in A Seleçãos successful campaign that saw them concede just three goals on their way to lifting the trophy on home soil. The Confederations Cup win crowned an outstanding season for the 26-year-old, who had helped Bayern Munich to an unprecedented treble of league, DFB Pokal and UEFA Champions League triumphs just months previously. The midfield stalwart, who now plies his trade at Bayern’s German Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg, is already preparing for this summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Brazil Fans Parappuram
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 05:55:27 +0000
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