The World Cup is just around the corner and with it comes some big name players from around the world. However, there are also some lesser-known names that have been overlooked in recent years. One such player is Brazilian striker Jairzinho, who has been called up to the Brazil squad for the upcoming tournament.
Jairzinho was born on May 21, 1996, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He played for Flamengo before joining Santos in 2014. In his first season at Santos, he scored 18 goals in 35 appearances. However, after a disappointing season in 2016-17, Jairzinho returned to Flamengo and scored 23 goals in 35 appearances in the 2018-19 campaign.
In 2019, Jairzinho made his international debut for Brazil against Uruguay. He scored his first goal for the national team in a friendly match against Mexico in 2019. Since then, Jairzinho has continued to impress for Brazil, scoring 18 goals in 25 matches for the national team in 2021-22.
However, Jairzinho's performances were not enough to secure him a spot on the Brazil squad for this year's World Cup. Despite having a good performance during training sessions, Jairzinho did not receive any call-up by coach Tite or manager Paulo Bento. Instead, he was left out of the starting lineup due to injuries.
Despite not being selected for the Brazil squad, Jairzinho remains confident that he can make a strong impact on the national team. He believes that he has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world and that he will be able to help the team achieve their goals.
Overall, Jairzinho is a talented player who has had a successful career so far, but his future is uncertain as he continues to work towards improving his game. However, he is determined to continue playing for the national team and prove himself to be one of the best strikers in the world.