Why is Brasilian National Team not as.......?

I am personally quite excited about the prospects of the Brazilian national football team in the 2010 World Cup. Luis Fabiano is hitting top form at the moment, and with great 'attacking defenders' i.e. defenders willing to carry the ball or support the attackers, such as Maicon and Dani Alves, I think they will be in with a fighting chance in the World Cup. Also, up and coming players like Marcelo, Anderson, Tulio de Melo (of Lille), Sandro (of Internacional) will make an impact in the future.