Brazil 1-0 Paraguay Player Ratings: Vinicus Jr Rated 6.5 As Carlo Ancelotti's Side Qualifies For FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil went head-to-head with Paraguay in their World Cup Qualifying match on 10th June, 2025, at Corinthians Arena. A solo goal from Vinicus Jr sealed the deal for the hosts. Read on to see Brazil vs Paraguay player ratings.

The match began with both teams looking for early dominance in the midfield. It was a competitive fixture from the beginning. In the 7th minute, Alonso swings a leg at Vanderson, missing the ball, and the Paraguayan defender picks up a yellow card for the challenge.

In the 8th minute of the game, Raphinha tested the Paraguayan goalkeeper from outside the box with his left, but the shot was easily saved by the keeper.

Brazil National Football Team started to pick up the momentum as in the 12th minute, Cunha's pass was almost guided by Vinicius Jr, whose touch on the ball was not enough to see the ball go to the net.

Brazil National Football Team's confidence in the back was seen on multiple occasions as they beat the Paraguayan high press by smooth passing in the back to launch counter-attacks from the flanks.

By the 25th minute, Alisson Becker had still not tested once by the Paraguayan National Football Team.

Vinicius Jr was Brazil's first player to pick up a yellow card in the match. The Brazil National Football Team started to build momentum as they were seeing more possession of the ball and showed better promise in the attacking third.

In the 44th minute of the first half, we saw the first goal from the Brazil National Football Team. It was Vinicius Jr who took the pass from Cunha and sent the ball inside the net after having a touch.

After the end of the first half, it was Brazil 1-0 Paraguay.

The Brazil National Football Team was showing more confidence with the ball in the second half. However, Ancelotti's team was showing no hurry with the ball.

The Paraguay National Football Team made double changes in the 62nd minute to try and change the course of the game.

Sanabria registered the first shot on goal for the Paraguay National Football Team, but the shot lacked the power and direction to beat Alisson.

The game was decided way earlier as Brazil had total control of the match and eventually the score settled in 1-0 even after substitutions from both sides. After the full-time whistle, it was Brazil 1-0 Paraguay. Here are the Brazil vs Paraguay player ratings.

Brazil National Football Team Player Ratings vs Paraguay Football Team

Goalkeeper

GK- Alisson Becker- 5/10

Alisson Becker was not tested at all throughout the first half. The Liverpool keeper had an unproductive first half but enjoyed the 1st goal of the match.

Defenders

RB- Vanderson- 5/10

It was a busy day for Vanderson. Ancelotti gave him the green light to go forward and be in a higher position on the pitch, and the right back did just that.

CB- Marquinhos- 7/10

What composure in the back from Marquinhos. The Champions League Winner brought his A-game in the defense today and led the line with his commanding and calming presence.

CB- Riberio- 6/10

Riberio was a great center-back partner of Marquinhos today. Maintained the defensive line well and opted for smart passing to get away from the Paraguayan press and launch counter-attacks.

LB- Alex Sandro- 6/10

Alex Sandro caught Gomez in the face with his arm, and the referee was there to spot it and halt the game. It went on swiftly.

Midfielders

CM- Bruno Guimaraes- 6/10

Bruno Guimaraes was exceptional in the Brazilian midfield today. He kept his cool and looked sharp whether the team was backpedaling to defend or wanted to go forward. He was moving the ball more smoothly after his team got the lead in the late first half. However, he picked up a yellow card at the end of the first half for a rash challenge.

CM- Casemiro- 5.5/10

Casemiro is a completely different player when he is playing for the Brazil National Football Team, and it shows in every game, including this. The Brazilian had a great first half with his offensive and defensive duties, playing alongside Bruno Guimaraes.

CAM- Matheus Cunha- 6/10

Matheus Cunha had a decent game but made quite a few wrong decisions, with the biggest being laying the ball by Martinelli off for a teammate instead of attempting the open goal himself in the 35th minute. He bagged the assist for Vinicius Jr's goal.

Forwards

RW- Raphinha- 6/10

Raphinha tested the Paraguayan keeper early in the game. For the rest of the first half, he was exceptional while Brazil was counter-attacking after coming out of the Paraguayan press. He dropped deep from time to time to give his team an extra man in the midfield to provide more width.

ST- Vinicius Jr- 6.5/10

Vinicius Jr picked up the first yellow card for the Brazil National Football Team after committing a cheap foul. As things stand, he will miss the next match of the Brazilian National Football Team. He scored the first goal of the game.

LW- Gabriel Martinelli- 5/10

Gabriel Martinelli had a quiet first half. Still, the Brazilian made quite a few quality deliveries in the box, which were not converted initially by the Brazil National Football Team forwards. He endured a blow on his lower back in the 50th minute.

Substitutions

Sub- Lucas Beraldo- 4/10

Lucas Brealdo came on for the National Football Team in the 73rd minute to replace Alex Sandro.

Sub- Richarlison- 4/10

Richarlison came on in the 79th minute for the National Football Team to secure the lead.

Sub- Gerson- 4/10

Gerson came along with Richarlison in the 79th minute to see off the game.

Sub- Danilo-4/10

Danilo came into the match in the 85th minute to replace Vanderson.

Manager

Manager- Carlo Ancelotti- 6/10

Even though this was a better result for Carlo Ancelotti, he was not particularly ecstatic about the score.

Paraguay National Football Team Player Ratings vs Brazil Football Team

Goalkeeper

GK- Gatito Fernandez- 4.5/10

Even though Gatito Fernandez was not tested much in the first half, it seemed like he didn't need to, as the Brazilian forwards converted the first decent chance they got.

Defenders

RB- Juan Jose Caceres- 6/10

Juan Jose Caceres's attempt with his left foot in the 29th minute was the first promising attack from the Paraguay National Football Team. He was great with his defensive duties today.

CB- Gustavo Gomez- 5/10

Gustavo Gomez made a total of 5 clearances in the first half. He was dribbled past once and won 2 out of his 3 aerial duels.

CB- Omar Alderete- 5/10

Omar Alderete had a below-average game playing alongside his captain. He made a total of 4 clearances and won all his ground duels, but he gave away possession of the ball on 3 occasions.

LB- Junior Alonso- 5/10

Junior Alonso picked up an early yellow card in the game after completely missing the ball and taking out Vanderson in the 7th minute of the game.

Midfielders

CM- Andres Cubas- 6.5/10

Andres Cubas was perhaps the best player for the Paraguay National Football Team. He managed 92% passing accuracy throughout the first half while having 19 touches of the ball.

CM- Diego Gomez- 5/10

Though Diego Gomez had a below-average performance in the first half for the Paraguay National Football Team, he seemed to have revived himself in the second half, showing way more intent and confidence.

LM- Mathias Villasanti- 5/10

Playing beside Andres Cubas, Villasanti had a total of 14 touches in the game and maintained 43% passing accuracy. He won 2 out of his 4 aerial duels and committed 2 fouls in the first half.

RM- Miguel Almiron- 5.5/10

Even though Miguel Almiron is far from his impressive form with Newcastle a couple of seasons back, his addition to the Paraguay National Football Team sparked life in the midfield. He managed to maintain 73 % passing accuracy but showed a lot of promise with the ball at his feet.

Forwards

ST- Julio Enciso- 6/10

Julio Enciso maintained a total of 67% passing accuracy in the first half. He had a total of 18 touches and won 4 out of his 9 ground duels while losing all his aerial duels.

ST- Antonio Sanabria- 5/10

Antonio Sarabia has maintained a total of 57% passing accuracy in the first half while having only 14 touches. He won 4 out of his 7 aerial duels while losing 3 out of his 4 ground duels.

Substitutions

Sub- Angel Romero- 4/10

Angel Romero came into the match in the 62nd minute to help his team find the equalizer.

Sub- Damian Bobadilla- 4/10

Damian Bobadilla came along with Angel Romero in the 62nd minute to help his team rally for the equalizer.

Sub- Gabriel Avalos- 4/10

Gabriel Avalos came in the 89th minute for the Paraguay National Football Team to replace Sanabria.

Sub- Agustin Sandez- 4/10

Agustin Sandez was introduced by the manager in the 86th minute to try and change the course of the match.

Sub- Alejandro Romero-4/10

Alejandro Romero was introduced to replace Almiron in the 86th minute.

Manager

Manager- Gustavo Alfaro- 4/10

Even tasting defeat at the hands of the 5-time World Cup winners, Gustavo Alfaro was not the unhappiest manager between the two.

Sportsdunia Player of the Match is Vinicius Jr.