Wolves may not be having the best domestic campaign but there is no doubting the quality of some of their players.
With the season on a two-week international break to allow for UEFA Nations League and World Cup Qualifying games, Vitor Pereira has bid farewell to several players.
11 Wolves players were called up for international duty but Joao Gomes’ recent inclusion at the expense of Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes means the Old Gold are now without 12 stars.
And when it comes to one of the sports’ most prestigious squads, Wolves dominate…
Wolves players dominate Brazil national team
Along with Joao Gomes, the CBF confirmed Palmeiras’ Weverton replaced Liverpool’s Alisson, Paris Saint-Germain’s Beraldo replaced Arsenal’s Gabriel and Atalanta’s Ederson had replaced Flamengo’s Gerson.
Joao Gomes’ recent call-up means the Wolves midfielder has joined club teammates Matheus Cunha and Andre in time for Selecao’s upcoming match against Argentina (Mar 26).
As a result of Joao Gomes’ inclusion, Wolves now have the joint most players (3) representing the five-time World Cup winners. Only Flamengo boast the same level of representation.
Goalkeepers
- Weverton – Palmeiras
- Bento – Al-Nassr
- Ederson – Man City
Defenders
- Danilo – Flamengo
- Beraldo – PSG
- Guilherme Arana – Clube Atletico Mineiro
- Leo Ortiz – Flamengo
- Marquinhos – PSG
- Murillo – Nott’m Forest
- Vanderson – Monaco
- Wesley – Flamengo
Midfielders
- Andre -Wolves
- Joao Gomes – Wolves
- Ederson – Atalanta
- Joelinton – Newcastle
- Matheus Cunha -Wolves
Attackers
- Estevao – Chelsea
- Joao Pedro – Brighton
- Raphinha – Barcelona
- Rodrygo – Real Madrid
- Savinho – Man City
- Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid
More than Real Madrid
Despite being on a different level, competitively and commercially, Wolves’ quality is outshining Real Madrid’s.
Los Blancos normally dominate when it comes to elite-level national representation, but after Endrick was snubbed and defender Eder Militao still out injured, Wolves can now boast a very impressive collective stat.
| Club | No. of Brazil Players |
| Al-Nassr | 1 |
| Atalanta | 1 |
| Barcelona | 1 |
| Brighton | 1 |
| Chelsea | 1 |
| Clube Atletico Mineiro | 1 |
| Flamengo | 3 |
| Man City | 2 |
| Monaco | 1 |
| Newcastle | 1 |
| Nott’m Forest | 1 |
| Palmeiras | 1 |
| PSG | 2 |
| Real Madrid | 2 |
| Wolves | 3 |
Although Fosun’s spending hasn’t always matched the fans’ ambitions, there is no doubt the club have nailed some of their more recent recruitment.
The Brazilian trio are proof Wolves are able to identify under-the-radar talent. Andre was particularly impressive against Colombia earlier in the week, Cunha’s form needs no explanation and Joao Gomes remains one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers.
The downside is the more national call-ups for the trio, the more unwanted attention that will inevitably come their way.