Breno Bidon earns first Brazil call-up ahead of Australia friendly

Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon is in line for his first Brazil appearance after receiving an unexpected senior call-up, with Carlo Ancelotti’s squad set to face Australia on Tuesday before travelling to India for another friendly on October 3.

Key takeaways

• Bidon has been selected by Brazil’s senior team for the first time.
• The Corinthians player has made more than 100 first-team appearances since 2024.
• He previously gained international tournament experience with Brazil’s under-20 side.
• Brazil will play Australia on Tuesday and India on October 3 during the tour.
• Bidon named Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as a major influence.

A rapid rise from Corinthians to the senior squad

The call-up is another important step in Bidon’s development after he became a regular in Corinthians’ midfield at a young age. His accumulated first-team experience, alongside his earlier spell in the Brazil under-20 setup, has brought him into contention for the national side sooner than he expected.

Bidon described the selection as the fulfilment of a childhood ambition, saying the emotion of reaching the senior Brazil group could hardly be better. He admitted that he had not anticipated the opportunity arriving so quickly, but intends to learn as much as possible from the camp.

The midfielder sees the experience as an important stage in his career and hopes it represents the beginning of a long international future. Training alongside established members of the squad has also offered a useful reference point as he seeks to establish himself at the highest level.

Guimaraes provides an example for Bidon

Bidon has highlighted Bruno Guimaraes as one of the players he has followed most closely within Brazil’s current generation. The Arsenal midfielder, who began his career in Brazil before moving through Lyon and into the Premier League, is someone Bidon particularly admired after his World Cup performances.

Having now worked with Guimaraes in the national-team environment, Bidon said the Arsenal player’s mindset had stood out as much as his ability. He pointed to Guimaraes’ experience, his early start in Brazilian football and his winning mentality as qualities he wants to emulate.

Ancelotti may use both friendlies to assess different options, which could give Bidon a route to make his debut against Australia or in the India match. A positive first camp would strengthen his case for inclusion in future Brazil squads.