Brazilian player represents Lebanon in friendlies
João Gabriel is a member of Italian club Como1907’s under-20 squad and could make his debut for the Arab team in a match on Thursday (1). In Brazil, he played in Corinthians’ youth academy. The post Brazilian player represents Lebanon in friendlies appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
São Paulo – A 19-year-old Brazilian defender, João Gabriel Cardozo Santos Maklouf, has been called up to represent Lebanon in upcoming friendlies. The young athlete, who holds Lebanese and Italian ancestry, has been playing for Italian club Como 1907’s under-20 squad. Before that, he spent time in Corinthians’ youth academy in Brazil from 2021 to 2023.
João Gabriel expressed his excitement to play for a professional team and, most importantly, to represent a country he has family ties to. With a mother of Italian descent and a father of Lebanese descent, João Gabriel was born in Brazil and is eligible for all three nationalities. His first appearance for Lebanon’s senior team comes after playing for Roma in Italy and Como 1907.
The Lebanese Football Association announced that the team will face Maldives on Thursday (1) and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday (4). Last Sunday, Lebanon defeated Al Sadd in Qatar in a warm-up match before the friendlies, with João Gabriel participating in the first half.
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