5 top-class football players for whom Olympics were their first major tournament

#3 Oscar (Brazil)

Oscar made his name when he played for Brazil at the 2012 London Olympics

The Chelsea man made his first mark on the international scene when he represented Brazil at the 2012 London Olympics. He was a key member of the Brazilian Under-23 team that made it to the podium as they won the silver medal.

Oscar controlled the game well along with Neymar, who was also in the side. It was Oscar’s performances at the Games in London that led to him being transferred to Chelsea the following month.

After performing well for Brazil at the Games, Oscar earned a senior team call-up later that year. It was due to both Oscar and Neymar’s form at the Games which saw them make the senior team.

It is also to be noted that all of Brazil’s goals had come through either Oscar or Neymar in the 2012 Olympic Games. They have since played many times for Brazil.