AFC Bournemouth forward Ryan has officially received his first call-up to the Brazil national football team, After being included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for upcoming international friendlies.
In form of Brazilian press anticipatedThe 19-year-old is one of the main new names in the squad selected for matches against the France national football team and Croatia national football team in the United States later this month.
His inclusion follows a strong start to life with Bournemouth in the Premier League, and the Italian coach praised the young attacker during his press conference following the squad announcement.
"Very powerful, he has quality and a good attitude on the pitch," Ancelotti said when discussing the Bournemouth player.
"He has presented himself very well in a difficult league and he is young. He definitely has a future in the national team. I don't know whether at the next World Cup or not, but for what he is doing for the coaching staff, he deserves to be here."
why call him now
Ancelotti also explained the thinking behind bringing in younger or less experienced players into the Brazil team.
The Italian explained that the technical level of those players is already well understood by the coaching staff. Instead, international call-ups often serve as a way to evaluate how they fit into the national team environment.
"When we call up new players it's not because we want to see how they perform on the pitch – we already know that," Ancelotti said.
"We want to know how they integrate into our environment, their character. That's what we want to see with every new player."
The Brazil manager also stressed that the staff has already conducted a comprehensive assessment on both selected players and those left out of the squad.
"We know very well how they are playing, because we have an assessment of each player who is on the list and who is not on the list." he explained.
For Ancelotti, the current call-up also rewards performances.
"On a technical level we already know them. But in terms of character I want to know more. And there are players who deserve to be here because they are performing well in their league, like Ryan."
Brazil got a chance due to the influence of the Premier League
Ryan's rapid rise in England played a key role in convincing the Brazilian coaching staff.
Since arriving from Vasco, the attacker has enjoyed an impressive start to life in the Premier League. He has scored two goals and provided one assist in his first seven games for Bournemouth.
The youngster has recorded two goals and one assist in seven appearances for Bournemouth so far in all competitions, numbers that underline the immediate impact he has made since arriving in English football.
Those performances quickly put him on Brazil's radar. Reports prior to Brazil had already indicated that the coaching staff had a strong internal appreciation for the young player and were monitoring his development closely.
From an analytical standpoint, his offensive output also helps explain the excitement surrounding him. According to FBRef figures, Ryan is averaging close to 2.3 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League so far, with around 1.2 of those attempts on target.
He is also delivering around 1.4 key passes per 90, showing the ability to create chances for teammates in addition to scoring himself.
The numbers also highlight his direct style. Ryan is attempting more than three dribbles per match, with a success rate of around 55%, making him one of Bournemouth's most aggressive ball carriers in the final third.
His early Premier League impact ultimately proved enough to earn him a place in the team.
first senior opportunity
The upcoming friendlies will now provide Ryan with his first opportunity to wear Brazil's famous yellow shirt at senior level.
Brazil will face France on March 26 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Five days later, Ancelotti's team will face Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
For Bournemouth, the call-up represents another sign of how quickly the teenager's profile is rising in European football.
Just a few months after leaving Brazil, Ryan is already taking to the international stage. And if his development continues at the current pace, the Cherries could soon add a regular Brazil international to their squad.
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