# Adriana Silva Returns to Brazil Women's National Team for Japan Friendlies The Al-Qadsiah forward rejoins the squad after a seven-month absence for upcoming international matches. - **Source:** [GE Globo – Futebol](https://ge.globo.com/futebol) - **Published:** 2026-11-10 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/58db6b9a-9cf7-445c-91b9-50194f665ec7 ## Return to the National Squad Coach Arthur Elias announced the 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Japan, featuring the return of forward Adriana Silva. The 29-year-old athlete, currently playing for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, had been absent from the national team for seven months. Her last appearance for Brazil occurred back in April 2026. ## Strategic Preparation for 2027 These two matches against Japan serve as the final fixtures for the Brazilian women's team in the 2026 season. The games are essential components of the ongoing preparation for the 2027 Women's World Cup, which will be hosted in Brazil. The team aims to solidify its tactical structure before the tournament. ## Match Schedule and Venues The first friendly match is scheduled for November 29 at the Edion Peace Wing Stadium in Hiroshima. The second encounter will take place on December 5 at the JFE Harenokuni Stadium in Okayama. Kick-off times for both international fixtures remain to be determined by the organizers as the dates approach. ## Dominance in Saudi Arabia Adriana Silva is currently leading the scoring charts in the Saudi Women's Pro League with 10 goals in only six matches. Her impressive form includes a four-goal performance in a 10-0 victory against Al-Ahli. She also recorded three assists and accumulated 540 minutes of play during the current 2026/2027 season. ## Individual Accolades and Recognition The forward's recent performance earned her the 'Best Player of the Month' award for October in the Saudi league. Additionally, one of her goals against Al-Ahli was recognized as the best goal of the fifth round. These achievements highlight her significant impact on her club's offensive output this season. ## Career Path and Experience Born in União, Piauí, Adriana began her professional journey at Flamengo-PI in 2012. She later played for clubs like Rio Preto and Corinthians, where she scored 72 goals in 143 matches. Her career also includes international stints at Orlando Pride in the United States before moving to the Saudi Arabian league. ## International Track Record Adriana has been a key figure in recent Brazilian successes, including winning the 2022 Copa América Feminina. She was also part of the squad that secured the silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Her experience provides valuable depth to the current roster as they prepare for future challenges. ## Squad Depth and Composition The roster includes a mix of domestic and international talent, such as Lorena from Kansas City and Tarciane from Lyon. The selection reflects the coach's effort to evaluate players across various leagues. This squad composition will be critical for maintaining competitive standards as the team builds momentum toward the home World Cup. ## Sources covering this story - https://ge.globo.com/pi/futebol/futebol-feminino/noticia/2026/11/10/piauiense-adriana-silva-volta-a-ser-convocada-pela-selecao-para-amistosos-contra-japao.ghtml — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._