Léo Pereira

Léo Pereira has established himself as one of Brazilian football's most reliable centre-backs through his years at Flamengo, where he has won the Copa Libertadores and multiple Brasileirão titles. Physical, aggressive, and dominant in aerial duels, he suits Flamengo's intense pressing style under successive coaches. He spent the bulk of his development at Atlético Paranaense before making the move to Rio. A brief spell at Orlando City in 2017 gave him MLS exposure. For the Seleção, he is a depth option rather than a guaranteed starter, but his domestic pedigree is unquestionable.