Brazil strengthened its contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating Ecuador in Estadio Major Antonio Couto Pereira stadium in Brazil. Rodrygo’s shot from distance after half-hour is all that separates both the teams after 90 minutes. The Selecao’s picked up their third win in the qualifying stage to end a run of three straight defeats.
Brazil was very much dominant in most of the match but was unable to utilise Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.’s quality inside the penalty area. Vinicius had a chance to double the score line around the 75th minute but was unable to find his aim as he hit the side netting. Ecuador did well in their defensive organisation and positioning but was not convincing enough in the attacking third. Moises Caicedo got a double opportunity in the stoppage time of the first half but was not able to utilise it.
Let’s check the Brazil vs Ecuador player ratings:
Brazil National Football Team Player Ratings vs Ecuador
Goalkeeper
Alisson: 7.0/10- Did not have much to do in the game, only made one save.
Defenders
Danilo: 7.5/10: Was solid in defence and also was a major source of long balls for his team
Marquinhos: 6.9/10- Played well in defence and also completed the most passes (89) in the match.
Gabriel Magalhaes: 7.9/10- Was solid in defence and also was a threat in attack also from set-pieces.
Guilherme Arana: 6.9/10- Had a fair game and was good in both attack and defence.
Midfielders
Andre: 8.0/10: Was solid in midfield, prevented many attacks and controlled the opposition.
Bruno Guimaraes: 6.6/10- Controlled the midfield well and was great on the ball.
Lucas Paqueta: 8.0/10- Gave an assist to Rodrygo’s goal and overall had a great game creating multiple chances.
Attackers
Rodrygo: 8.5/10: Scored the solitary goal.
Vinicius Jr: 7.0/10- Played well, and was used by the coach to attract defenders and create space for others.
Luiz Henrique: 6.3/10- Had a fair game and won the most duels in the match.
Substitutes
Greson: 6.2/10- Had an average game.
Estevao: 6.1/10- Did not create much of an impact coming off the bench.
Wendell: 6.6/10- Had a fair game.
Lucas Moura: N/A.
Joao Gomes: N/A.
Ecuador National Football Team Player Ratings vs Brazil
Goalkeepers
Hernán Galíndez: 6.1/10- Had an average game making just 2 saves.
Defenders
Felix Torres: 6.7/10- Capped a good team display and played well.
Piero Hincapie: 6.7/10- Was good in defence and also helped the team in attack multiple times.
William Pacho: 6.8/10- Had a fair game.
Midfielders
Pervis Estupinan: 6.7/10: Played well, was good in attack as well as defence.
Moises Caicedo: 7.1/10- Had a good game, and was the best midfielder for his team.
Jeremy Sarmiento: 6.7/10- Was promising and tried to create chances but Brazil’s midfielders were better in stopping.
Jhegson Méndez: 6.0/10- Was a bit shaky in the midfield under the pressure of Bruno Guimares.
Alan Franco: 6.5/10- Was good on the right side of the pitch, and also helped the defence as well as attack.
Forwards
Enner Valencia: 6.0/10- Did not have much of an impact and also lost the most duels in the match.
Kevin Rodríguez: 6.7/10- Had a fair game.
Substitutes
Gruezo: 6.5/10- Somewhat controlled the proceedings in the midfield for Ecuador.
Kendry Paez: 6.1/10- Did not have much of an impact.
John Mercado: N/A
John Yeboah: N/A.
Yaimar Medina: N/A.
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