In pictures: Brazil players to watch out for at Rio 2016 and Russia 2018

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  Philippe Coutinho is a crafty attacking midfielder with an eye for goal and, while he did not make Brazil’s squad, it will be hard to ignore him for upcoming tournaments. Alex Livesey / Getty Images

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  Thiago Silva, the Brazil captain, will turn 30 in September but is an inspirational figure. He will remain the bedrock of the defence at next year’s Copa America and could be a candidate to be one of the overage players at the Olympics, which is an under-23 competition but an important one for Brazil. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP

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  Marquinhos’ reputation is such that he has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona. Unlucky to miss out on Luiz Felipe Scolari’s squad, he will only be 24 come 2018 and will be ready. Denis Charlet / AFP

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  Lucas Moura is a winger with devastating pace, who can be infuriatingly inconsistent, but he will only turn 22 in August and if he does fulfil his great potential he will become a truly world-class performer, whether playing through the middle or out wide. Neco Varella / EPA