Only three players have previously achieved what Andreas is on the brink of realising, putting into context just how impressive a feat it is, considering the absolute embarrassment of riches at coach Tite's disposal.

Sidney Pullen was born in Southampton in 1895 and was capped five times by Brazil. Somebody with a fascinating story, he migrated to South America with his father, Hugh, and starred for Flamengo. He actually fought in World War I and refereed a match during the 1917 Copa America, Argentina's 6-1 victory over Chile, before turning out three times for his country in the tournament.

Goalkeeper Casemiro do Amaral was born in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, but was first choice for the Selecao at the start of the 20th Century. And the last non-Brazilian to pull on the famous yellow shirt was Francisco Police. The midfielder hailed from Italy and played in a representative game against Uruguayan outfit Dublin on 27 January 1918.