Turin’s early-season rhythm is being set from the back, where Bremer has again turned defensive authority into decisive moments for Juventus. The Brazilian captain scored in Sunday’s 2-0 home win over Atalanta and was named player of the match, continuing a highly productive opening to the 2026/27 Serie A campaign.
Key takeaways
- Bremer struck as Juventus defeated Atalanta 2-0 on Sunday.
- The 29-year-old has two Serie A goals from five appearances this season.
- He has collected two player-of-the-match awards, having also won the honour against Frosinone in the opening round.
- With 24 Italian top-flight goals, Bremer is Serie A’s highest-scoring Brazilian defender ever.
- Juventus sit seventh on 10 points, while Roma lead the table with 13.
A captain driving Juventus forward
Bremer had already followed the same pattern once this term: score, help Juventus win, and take the individual award. His first-round goal against Frosinone brought both a victory and his first MVP recognition of the season; the Atalanta match produced another such afternoon.
The defender said Juventus are still taking shape after the arrival of new players, stressing that the group must allow the process time. “We are improving, and with the new arrivals we need patience,” he said. “We are building for the future, and this is where it starts.”
Bremer also pointed to his physical preparation as the foundation of his form. He explained that, despite a short summer break, he focused on ensuring he returned in peak condition. “The most important thing is to be physically well,” he said. “That was what I had in mind during the holidays. If I am physically well, everything will work out.”
A Brazilian benchmark in Serie A
The Atalanta goal took Bremer to 24 in Serie A, moving him beyond Edinho as the Brazilian centre-back with the most goals in the competition’s history. He is also the highest-scoring defender in the league since the start of the 2018/19 season.
For Juventus, however, the individual landmark comes amid an uneven opening position in the standings. Five matches have brought 10 points and seventh place, leaving the Bianconeri three points behind leaders Roma. Bremer’s output has offered Turin a strong early sign that the captain can be central to the climb ahead.
