Meet the 10 best Brazilian right-backs in activity

In one of the most lacking areas of soccer recently, the right-back position has seen several Brazilians excel on the European scene, which makes it difficult to choose the best Brazilian right-backs today.

However, some are familiar names to Brazilians, while others are fighting to earn their place in European soccer.

As mentioned earlier, the position of right-back has become increasingly scarce on the global soccer scene;

However, some Brazilian players have stood out with good performances.

Shall we get down to business?

How do you know who the best Brazilian right-backs are today?

We’re going to use the SofaScore platform, which compiles data and information on all active players on the planet, as the basis for our analysis.

The best Brazilian right-backs today

For this article, we’re going to take an overview of the players’ performances in the Brasileirão 2023 and the state championships that are reaching their final stages.

1. Danilo from Juventus (Italy)

With a score of 7.29, the full-back has been a starter in 21 of the 23 matches in Serie A 23/24, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist so far. Danilo has been a starter for the Brazilian national team for a few games now.

Age	Height	Strong points
32 years old	1,84 cm	Disarming Dueling on the ground

2. Emerson Royal from Tottenham (England)

Rated at 6.96, Emerson has played 18 times for Spurs and scored 1 goal in the current Premier League. The player has been constantly called up to the national team, despite not being a first-team regular at his club.

Age	Height	Strong points
25 years old	1,83 cm	Duels on the ground

3. Yan Couto from Girona (Spain)

With 6.2, Yan comes third in our list of the best Brazilian right-backs in action. Little known here, the player has charmed Europe from an early age, and at Girona, he’s living his best moment. In La Liga 23/24, he has 28 games, 1 goal and 7 assists so far.

Age	Height	Pontos fortes
21 years old	1,62 cm	Pass

4. Guga from Fluminense

In the last Brasileirão, Guga played 22 times, scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists. He took over at right-back for the Laranjeiras tricolor at a crucial moment and didn’t disappoint.

Age	Height	Strong points
25 years old	1,73 cm	Speed

5. Calegari from LA Galaxy (USA)

The player’s excellent performance for Fluminense last year caught the eye of the US club who signed him in the blink of an eye. Calegari played 22 times for LA Galaxy until he got injured in September 2023, providing 1 assist.

Age	Height	Strong points
22 years old	1,71 cm	Speed

6. Khellven from CSKA Moscow (Russia)

The ex-Athletico player started 2024 playing for the Russian side, where he has played 16 times. Khellven already has 1 goal and 5 assists in the Russian Premier League.

Age	Height	Pontos fortes
22 years old	1,71 cm	Pass

7. Gilberto from Bahia

The Bahia full-back has played for some great European teams before returning to Brazil to play for the northeastern tricolor. In the Brasileirão 2023 he averaged 6.6 balls recovered per game, scored 1 goal and also provided 1 assist.

Age	Height	Strong points
31 years old	1,81 cm	Pass

8. Matheuzinho from Corinthians

The young player began his career at Londrina’s youth academy. Initially positioned as a striker, he made the transition to right-back due to his natural abilities in that position. His development has been remarkable and fast;

Age	Height	Strong points
23 years old	1,71 cm	Pass

9. Dodô from Fiorentina (Italy)

The player’s short stature hasn’t hindered him at all, with his few meters of height, Dodô is already one of the most valued right-backs in the world. The potential he has shown at Fiorentina is enough to place him among the best Brazilian right-backs in activity.

Age	Height	Strong points
25 years old	1,66 cm	Duel on the ground

10. Vanderson from Monaco (France)

The former Gremio youngster stands out as one of the best full-backs in the French league. He averages 6.6 balls recovered per game, as well as scoring 3 times and providing 1 assist.

Age	Height	Strong points
22 years old	1,80 cm	Disarm Positioning

List of the best Brazilian right-backs:

1. Danilo
2. Emerson Royal
3. Yan Couto
4. Guga
5. Calegari
6. Khellven
7. Gilberto
8. Matheuzinho
9. Dodô
10. Vanderson

Best Brazilian right-backs: the most expensive on the market

And when it comes to money*, how do you rank the best Brazilian right-backs? We’ve delved into the football market to bring you more information! Take a look:

1. Dodô – R$119.4 million
2. Emerson Royal – R$ 103.1 million
3. Vanderson – R$ 103.1 million
4. Yan Couto – R$ 84.1 million
5. Danilo – R$ 63.3 million
6. Khellven – R$39 million
7. Matheuzinho – R$ 30.9 million
8. Calegari – R$ 21.1 million
9. Guga – R$ 18.4 million
10. Gilberto – R$  16.8 million

*The values are approximate, depending on the Euro exchange rate.

Want to know much more about soccer and other sports? Follow Seu Melhor Jogo!

Artigos que você também pode curtir:

• The 15 best Brazilian defenders today: see the updated list
• The greatest left-backs of all time: 15 names that go down in history
• The 20 greatest right-backs of all time: a look back at the names that made history
• The 10 best Brazilian goalkeepers today: see the updated list