Bruno Guimarães and Danilo stand out physically: midfielder leads distance and full-back reaches peak speed
A report released by FIFA detailed the collective and individual performance figures of the Brazilian team during the 3-0 victory over Scotland, last Wednesday. The data revealed that midfielder Bruno Guimarães was the Brazilian athlete with the highest mileage covered throughout the match.
The Newcastle United player accumulated an impressive 12.1 kilometers of travel, a mark considerably higher than that of other names on the team, such as striker Vini Jr., who registered 10 kilometers. This volume of Guimarães’ running is crucial for the dynamics of the midfield, ensuring defensive coverage and constant support for the attack, essential for controlling the game.
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The leaders in distance covered by the Brazilian team in the confrontation
- Bruno Guimarães: 12.1 kilometers
- Vini Jr.: 10 kilometers
- Gabriel Magalhães: 10 kilometers
Another standout statistic in the match was the maximum speed achieved, with full-back Danilo recording the peak. He reached 34.2 km/h, surpassing the mark of players known for their agility, such as Martinelli and Endrick, highlighting his ability to quickly transition on the field.
Maximum speed in the national team: who accelerated the most against Scotland
- Danilo: 34.2 km/h
- Martinelli: 34.1 km/h
- Endrick: 33.9 km/h
The Brazilian team won the victory over Scotland with two goals from Vini Jr. and one from Matheus Cunha, ensuring their qualification for the second phase of the 2026 World Cup. The team guaranteed the leadership of Group C with this result.
With the leadership of the group confirmed after the triumph over the Scots, the squad led by coach Carlo Ancelotti now awaits the definition of the second place in Group F, which will be announced this Thursday (25) after the clashes between Tunisia x Netherlands and Japan x Sweden.
