Scored twice in qualifying, one of those coming when he converted the ball into his own net.

But despite the mishap he has starred in the centre of Brazil's defence in the Far East, holding the fort to allow more adventerous partners to play with the ball further up the field.

A strong centre-back, the 25-year-old is powerful and accurate in the tackle and likes to push play forward.

His temperament raises the only question mark - he was sent off once in the qualifying campaign and was suspended on another occasion for picking up too many yellow cards.