Brazil 2004/06 Training kit Medium

Condition: ★★★★★ 

An iconic training kit in fantastic condition. The size is Medium and it was manufactured by Nike with their classic Total90 Technology. 

Between 2004 and 2006, Brazil's national football team was in a transitional period between the glory of winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup and preparations for the 2006 World Cup. This phase saw Brazil continuing to be one of the top footballing nations, participating in major competitions like the Copa América (2004), FIFA Confederations Cup (2005), and the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of Brazil’s performance and key star players during 2004–2006:

2004 - Copa América & World Cup Qualifiers

Copa América 2004 (Peru)

• Performance: Brazil won the Copa América 2004, even though coach Carlos Alberto Parreira fielded a "B team" with several key players missing. Despite the absence of stars like Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Roberto Carlos, Brazil triumphed.

• Final: Brazil vs. Argentina (2-2 after extra time; Brazil won 4-2 on penalties).

  • Key Moments:
    • Adriano scored a dramatic equalizer (in the 93rd minute) to take the match to penalties.

2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2003-2005)

• Performance: Brazil comfortably qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, finishing first in the South American qualification group with 34 points from 18 games.

• Key Players:

  • Ronaldo: Scored 10 goals in the qualifiers, reasserting his place as a top striker.
  • Ronaldinho: Was instrumental with his playmaking skills, providing assists and creativity.
  • Kaká: Emerging as a world-class midfielder, he became a key playmaker alongside Ronaldinho.
  • Roberto Carlos and Cafu: Continued as essential figures in defense and leadership roles.

2005 - FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 (Germany)

• Performance: Brazil won the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, showcasing their dominance and preparing for the 2006 World Cup. They defeated Germany, Argentina, and Greece in the tournament.

• Final: Brazil vs. Argentina (4-1). Brazil's win was emphatic, with goals from Adriano, Kaká, Ronaldinho, and Robinho.

• Key Players:

  • Adriano: The standout performer, winning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards. He scored 5 goals during the tournament, including two in the final.
  • Ronaldinho: Played a crucial role, especially in the final, combining creativity and flair.
  • Kaká: Also key in the tournament, scoring a memorable goal in the final and solidifying his reputation as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world.
  • Dida: Excelled in goal, providing solid performances throughout the tournament.

2006 - FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2006 (Germany)

• Performance: Brazil entered the tournament as the reigning world champions and one of the favorites to win. However, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by France (0-1), in a rematch of the 1998 final. Brazil had a dominant group stage but struggled in the knockout rounds.

  • Group Stage: Brazil won all their group games:
    • Brazil 1-0 Croatia
    • Brazil 2-0 Australia
    • Brazil 4-1 Japan
  • Round of 16: Brazil 3-0 Ghana (Ronaldo, Adriano, Zé Roberto scored).
  • Quarterfinal: Brazil 0-1 France (Zidane's brilliant performance outclassed Brazil, and Thierry Henry scored the only goal).

• Key Players:

  • Ronaldo: Became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 15 goals (surpassing Gerd Müller). He scored 3 goals in the 2006 tournament.
  • Ronaldinho: Entered the tournament as the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005) but had a disappointing World Cup, struggling to replicate his club form.
  • Kaká: One of Brazil's brighter players, scoring a key goal against Croatia in the opening match.
  • Cafu and Roberto Carlos: Veterans of the team, though Roberto Carlos was criticized for his defensive lapse during the France game that allowed Henry to score.
  • Adriano: Though expected to perform, he didn’t live up to his 2005 Confederations Cup form.

Key Star Players (2004–2006)

• Ronaldo: The team’s main striker, continued his dominance, especially in the qualifiers and 2006 World Cup. He broke the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record in 2006.
• Ronaldinho: Considered the best player in the world during this period (won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005). Although his World Cup performance in 2006 was underwhelming, he was key in Brazil’s success during the Confederations Cup.
• Kaká: Emerged as a top-tier midfielder, contributing to Brazil's midfield creativity and scoring key goals.
• Adriano: Enjoyed an incredible run, particularly in the Copa América 2004 and the Confederations Cup 2005, where he was the top scorer.
• Cafu and Roberto Carlos: These veteran full-backs were crucial defensively, and their experience was invaluable, but they started to show signs of decline by the 2006 World Cup.