5 Brazilian wildcards who could play their way into World Cup contention

Walter

Given Walter’s size, this would be the wildest wildcard of them all, but the forward’s form cannot be questioned. He has been directly involved in 18 of Goiás’ 38 goals so far this season, scoring 12 and laying on 6 more. His decision making in the attacking third is impeccable, while few players strike a football more cleanly.

True, his infamous waistline would scare off most coaches. But with Fred injured, Alexandro Pato struggling for form and Leandro Damião seemingly out of favour, there could just be a spot for him. Don’t put your house on it, but stranger things have happened.