Meet Paqueta, the player to wear Brazil number 10 in absence of Neymar

New Milan fan favourite Lucas Paquetá has been given the prestigious Number 10 jersey for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies.

The 21-year-old already has two senior caps for his country and was called in after impressive performances since his transfer to San Siro in January.

Coach Tite named his squad for the friendly matches against Panama on Saturday and the Czech Republic on March 26.

Paquetá has been assigned the Number 10 shirt in the absence of injured Neymar.

Brazil squad

1 Alisson, 2 Thiago Silva, 3 Miranda, 4 Marquinhos, 5 Casemiro, 6 Alex Telles, 7 David Neres, 8 Arthut, 9 Gabriel Jesus, 10 Lucas Paquetá, 11 Coutinho, 12 Alex Sandro, 13 Danilo, 14 Fagner, 15 Fabinho, 16 Eder Militao, 17 Felipe Anderson, 18 Allan, 19 Everton, 20 Firmino, 21 Richarlison, 22 Weverton, 23 Ederson