Brazil is undoubtedly known worldwide for many reasons, from politics to culture. However, there is something that makes the country unforgettable: the
power to create and reveal
athletes
in different types of sports.
Back in the day, Brazil succeeded in showing to the world new football talents, but the scene has changed. There is no lack of names raising our green and yellow flag as high as possible.
If we account for these
precious athletes, it’s clear that the audiovisual market has all the elements for a never ending offer of great narratives about sports stars — a huge demand for full production service teams in Brazil.
In this article, you will learn more about our astonishing athletes.
Neymar: Top-Class or Superstar?
Our list had to begin with him — Neymar is unquestionably the most spoken-about athlete among Brazilian sports fans.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian football player born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. Since childhood, he has demonstrated talent and skills that made him
one of the best players in the world.
Personal Archieve
| @neymarjr
Apart from his journey on the pitch,
Neymar lives a superstar life. He also became known for his polemics and scandals. The stardom-kind-of-life is the reason why there are several Neymar lookalikes. One of them, Eigon Oliveira, calls himself
Ney’s Lookalike (sósia do Neymar). In the last World Cup, in Qatar, he showed up with similar hair, tattoos and other accessories. Oliveira has more than one million followers on Instagram. If the original striker isn’t easily available, his lookalike could be a great alternative for your Brazilian casting needs.
Marta: the Queen
Marta Vieira da Silva is simply known as Marta. In the world of women's football, she is an important point of reference. Marta was born on February 19, 1986, in Dois Riachos, Brazil.
Marta's career began in 2002. At that time, she joined Vasco da Gama. During her journey as an athlete, this incredible woman has also played for Umeå IK (Sweden),
Santos FC (Brazil) and Orlando Pride (the USA).
Because of her qualities and goal-scoring abilities, Marta won the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award six times. She goes beyond sports — her resilience, passion and determination — expands her professional achievements, inspiring and empowering women all over the world.
Marta’s rich story and noble character are perfect for a Brazilian movie.
Rayssa Leal: the SK8 Fairy
Rayssa Leal came out of the blue. Born on January 4, 2008, in Imperatriz, Brazil, this powerful and skilled young girl went viral thanks to an internet video of her showing her spectacular skateboarding skills at the age of 7. Fun fact: she was dressed in a fairy costume — that’s how she got the nickname “the sk8 fairy”.
After that, she became a sensation. As a 13-year-old teenager, she has already won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, becoming
the youngest Olympic medalist in skateboarding history.
Like Neymar, Rayssa has some lookalikes: one of them is a
young athlete who plays Taekwondo. In spite of their different areas of sport, they have an aspect in common: Heloisa Bastos, Rayssa’s double, who also represents the Brazilian national team in tournaments.
Beatriz Haddad Maia: a Tennis History Maker
Following famous Brazilian tennis players Maria Esther Bueno and Gustavo Kuerten (Guga), we have Bia.
Beatriz “Bia” Haddad Maia was born on May 30, 1996, in
São Paulo, Brazil. Her aggressive way of playing tennis brought her to the
Roland Garros semi-finals in 2023 — the first Brazilian woman to achieve it. Her left-hander also skyrocketed up the rankings of ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals, launching her to the world’s top 10.
In this year’s Roland Garros semi-finals, Bia was beaten by the Polish Iga Swiatek, winner of the last two editions of the championship. Even after her loss, her appearance in the most famous tennis tournament made her an idol for millions of Brazilians. Her determination and diligence on the court make her admired by Brazilian tennis fans.
Gabriel Medina: Wave After Wave
Gabriel Medina was born on December 22, 1993, in the right place: São Sebastião, a city by the ocean, with plenty of waves. He burst onto the surfing scene in 2014, the
winner of the World Surf League.
The 29-year-old has an abundance of skills and doesn’t seem to be frightened by the big waves, while performing daring aerial tricks.
He also has a double, though not an “official” one. His lookalike is João Pistelli, a football player from Santos FC’s Academy Team. The similarities are not just physical. João likes surfing too, although he’s not as good or as famous as the original Medina.
In a nutshell, Brazilian athletes are well recognized for their talents and abilities in different areas, bringing to the world unique styles and expertise. These are just some of the athletes currently in the spotlight, but if you look further, you will find many others who are also bright and talented.
Now that you’re familiar with some of these inspiring athletes, why not help the world learn about their accomplishments? Or perhaps you’re in need of a lookalike for a visual reference, or your next project focusing on celebrity lookalikes.
Whatever your next project may be, Story Productions is very experienced in
talent curation and acquisition, and can help you book your casting needs. We look forward to finding the best solution to help you tell your next story.
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