Atletico Mineiro HubAtletico Mineiro has a key goalkeeper in Everson, who recently spoke out about the Brazilian national team. Everson stated that he sees a recurring scenario over the years, where players who defend clubs in the Rio-São Paulo axis end up having more visibility.
What happened?
Everson commented on the difficulty of players who play in Minas Gerais receiving frequent opportunities in the national team. According to the goalkeeper, players who defend clubs in the Rio-São Paulo axis end up having more visibility, even when Mineiro players are going through equally positive or even superior phases.
Why does this happen?
Everson's statement rekindles an old discussion in Brazilian football about the centralization of attention in the country's major centers. For Everson, national recognition often depends on the location where the athlete plays, regardless of their performance on the field.
The case of Fábio
The case of Fábio symbolizes this difference in treatment well. A historic idol of Cruzeiro, the veteran goalkeeper accumulated standout seasons at the Mineiro club, but rarely received opportunities in the Brazilian national team.
| Year | Club | Call-ups |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cruzeiro | 0 |
| 2023 | Fluminense | 2 |
What comes next?
Everson also commented on his absence from the latest Brazilian national team call-up. The goalkeeper revealed that he did not create expectations to be among the chosen ones, mainly due to the long period without opportunities since the last mention, still under Tite's command. Despite this, Atletico Mineiro's goalkeeper does not close the doors to a possible return to the national team. According to him, the focus is on maintaining the level of performance at the Mineiro club.
