Yanne, Bahia Goalkeeper, Called Up to Brazilian Women's National Team
The call-up follows her standout performance in the Brazilian Championship semifinals and includes 28 players for October matches.
Following Bahia's elimination in the Brazilian Championship semifinals, goalkeeper Yanne received her first call-up to the Brazilian Women's National Team. Her emotional reaction was captured on video, with the athlete tearfully expressing gratitude upon seeing her name on the list released by Arthur Elias.
Yanne's Call-Up and Other Players
The list, announced on September 22nd, brings together 28 athletes, including four goalkeepers: Lorena (Kansas City), Yanne (Bahia), Thaís Lima (Benfica), and Carlinha (São Paulo). Coach Arthur Elias highlighted the development of Brazilian goalkeepers and noted that about 75% of those called up could be part of the final squad for the 2027 World Cup.
Friendlies Against Argentina
The two clashes will take place on national territory. The first match is on October 10th, at 4:30 PM, at Estádio Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. The second will be on October 13th, at 8:30 PM, at Arena Pernambuco, in São Lourenço da Mata, in the metropolitan region of Recife.
Performance That Secured the Call-Up
Yanne stood out in the quarterfinals by saving two penalties against Palmeiras and in the semifinals against Corinthians, with decisive saves observed by Arthur Elias. Her training methodology includes over two thousand shots tested in 2026 alone.
Goal for the 2027 World Cup
With her first appearance on the main list, the goalkeeper from Salvador aims for the opportunity to play in the 2027 World Cup, which will be hosted in Brazil. She emphasizes that the call-up is recognition of hard work and that she intends to make the most of the chance.
Other National Team News
In addition to Yanne, the list includes names such as forward Kerolin (Barcelona), midfielder Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), and defender Thaís Ferreira (Corinthians). The absence of Marta, who is recovering from an injury, was noted, but the coach maintained the criterion of meritocracy based on club performance.
With information from ge, Terra, Folha de S.Paulo.
Source: ge, Terra, Folha de S.Paulo