Vitor Roque, 20-year-old striker from Palmeiras, appears as one of the new additions to the Brazilian squad for the friendly against Senegal. The game takes place this Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the Emirates Stadium, in London, by Data Fifa. Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s coach, included the player on the list for testing for the 2026 World Cup, after his top-scoring streak in the Brasileirão.
The match represents Roque’s second chance at the main hopscotch, since his debut in 2023.
- Possible lineup for Brazil in 4-2-3-1: Ederson; Militão, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior; Vitor Roque.
- Senegal in 4-3-3: Diaw; Mendy, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Diouf; Gueye, Gueye, Ndiaye; Mané, Sarr, Jackson.
Vitor Roque’s numbers in the national team in 2025
Vitor Roque leads Brazilian forwards with five goals in four games for the national team this year.
He scored two goals in the friendly against South Korea in October and another three inthe qualifiers against Chile and Paraguay.
At just 20 years old, the striker has played 150 minutes and one assist, surpassing names like Rodrygo and Matheus Cunha in efficiency.
Where to watch Brazil x Senegal live
The friendly match will be broadcast on TV Globo on an open network and on SporTV on a closed channel, starting at 12:30 pm.
Globoplay releases online streaming for subscribers, including real-time narration and replays.
Platforms like the CBF website offer free coverage with live statistics.
Best moment in Vitor Roque’s career
Vitor Roque’s career gained prominence at Athletico-PR in 2023, when the striker scored 21 goals in 45 games.
He contributed seven assists and was a central player in the Brasileirão campaign, attracting Barcelona for R$236 million.
In 2022, he had already registered 13 goals shared between Cruzeiro and Athletico, consolidating his rapid rise.
At the base, for the Brazilian under-20, Roque was the South American team’s top scorer with eight goals, taking the title.
This period in Curitiba represented the initial peak, with regularity and impact in national competitions.
Current performance and numbers for Palmeiras
Vitor Roque has been experiencing a positive phase at Palmeiras since February2025, with 20 goals in 52 games played.
The numbers include six assists, mainly in the Brasileirão and Libertadores, where he was decisive in the campaign to the final.
Compared to Europe, where he scored nine goals in 49 matches for Barcelona and Betis, his performance in Brazil doubled in efficiency.
- Goals in Brasileirão 2025: 12 in 25 games.
- In the Libertadores: 5 goals in 10 matches.
- Total assists: 6, with emphasis on duels against rivals from São Paulo.
The striker played 40 games this year, helping the team lead the national championship.
Vitor Roque’s expected impact on the game
Ancelotti plans to use Roque as a starting center forward against Senegal, exploiting his physical strength against the defense led by Koulibaly.
The young man can unbalance with movement and submissions, especially in counterattacks with Vinícius Júnior.
His presence adds speed to the Brazilian attack, which seeks integration for friendlies.
In history, Brazil drew 1-1 with Senegal in 2019, and Roque could be the offensive difference maker.
Analysts expect him to score, given recent form and favorable odds for Brazil (1.45 for victory).
Recent selection history
Brazil has won three of its last five games, including 5-0 over South Korea.
Senegal remains unbeaten in four African matches, with 4-0 against Mauritania.
- Brazil’s last five: Victories over Chile (3-0), Paraguay (1-0), Korea (5-0); defeats to Japan (2-3) and Bolivia (0-1).
- Senegal: Victories over South Sudan (5-0), Congo (3-2), Mauritania (4-0), Sudan (2-0); draw with Egypt (1-1).
