Article by Alexandru Barbu, Răzvan Stamatiu – Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2:47 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:47 p.m.
Present in the GSP Live studio, Gabi Glăvan analyzed the surprise transfer, first announced by the Gazetteformalized by Rapid Tuesday: Left winger Talisson, 23.
The scouting director of the Phoenix Rising club, from the States, sketched a portrait of the Brazilian newcomer in Giulesti, pointing out Talisson's characteristics. Glăvan praises the physique and technique of the South American, believes that he will confirm in Romania.
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“About Talisson I can say that he is a strong, wing player, atypical for a Brazilian winger, from whom you can expect some dribbling and to be very good in 1 on 1 duels.He is more of a wing forward, not a wing midfielder.
His physique also helps him in this regard, he is around 1.88m tall. He is characterized by a very good balance, he dominates his opponents and demands the ball in space, which is important, because Rapid does not do that with the midfielders he has now, i.e. Alexandru Dobre and Claudiu Petrila”, said Glăvan, at GSP Live.
The GSP analyst then points out a key detail: “Talisson would be the addition that Rapid are looking for, the team that is 10th in the league in passes in the opposition third, precisely because Petrila and the others come to receive the ball in the middle third and never ask for the ball in space. Talisson is a lateral midfielder with a different profile, which is good, because he completes the squad”.
“Rapid always liked the Brazilians”
Talisson will only be able to play for Rapid in a few weeks. It takes time to complete the registration documents, as the footballer is from outside the EU.
“I say it again: Talisson is a player with very good physical qualities who can win duels. He also has good technique, a good first touch and is a footballer who can complete some actions. The fact that he was bred by Red Bull Bragantino offers some reassurance.
Somehow, Rapid always liked the Brazilians. But Talisson is a footballer who could be effective rather than spectacular. The last spectacular player Rapid had was Jayson Papeauwho I consider a weak player for Ligue 1. He had a neutral influence on the game, he did not make any impact. But people appreciated it, because the show was always appreciated in Giulesti”, added Gabi Glăvan.
I think Rapid should score more in terms of artistic impression. Giulești are not a spectacular team this season, they don't look like a title team to me. This is what the data shows. He is sacrificing everything for the title, but I don't know if he will be able to go all the way
– Gabi Glavanat GSP Live
About Talisson, Rapid's new footballer:
- comes to Giulesti following a definitive transfer from Red Bull Bragantino;
- Talisson last played in Brazil's second division for Avai FC, a team he was loaned to earlier this year. In his 3 weeks at the club, the striker made 4 appearances and managed to score two goals;
- from 2023, Talisson belongs to Red Bull Bragantino, one of the South American projects of the Red Bull consortium, which also includes RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg;
- right-footed striker, with a height of 1.88 meters, Talisson has played his entire career in Brazil so farplaying for Itapirense U20, Batistense, Bragantino U20, Ceara SC, Criciuma and Atletico Goianiense.
€500,000is Talisson's market share, according to transfermarkt.com
