Neymar, Douglas Costa and Gabriel Jesus headline Brazil Olympic team

Brazil's 18-man list the Rio 2016 Olympics was revealed on Wednesday, and Neymar, Douglas Costa and teenager Gabriel Jesus will aim to lead their country to its first-ever men's gold medal.

Coach Rogerio Micale's squad also included 37-year-old goalkeeper Fernado Prass, who has never played for his country.

Neymar is expected to captain the team after receiving permission from Barcelona to play for the hosts.

"Neymar is a difference maker, he is one of the best in the world, "Micale, who replaced Dunga after the Copa America, said at a press confernce.

"Any team would be happy to have a player like him... it will mean a lot for our team. "

Costa, a winger at Bayern Munich, also figures to play an important role, while Prass was a surprise choice for the third overage  player.

"I chose him for his leadership profile, "Micale explained.

"He is the captain of his team and plays a leading role in the dressing room. "

Thiago Silva was again left out of the national team, as were David Luiz and Marcelo.

The under-23 contingent is led by Gabreil Jesus, a 19-year-old striker that is a transfer target for both Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Brazil have won the World Cup five times. but have never won Olympic gold.

The Canarinha have three silver medals ( 1984, 1988 and 2012 ) as well as two bronze ones ( 1996 and 2008 ).

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Fernando Prass ( Palmeiras ), Ulison ( Atletico Mineiro )

Defenders: Luan (Vasco de Gama ), Rodrgo Caio ( Sao Paulo ), Marquinhos (PSG), Douglas Santos
( Atletico Minero ), William ( Internacional ), Zeca ( santos).

Midfielders: Rafinha ( Barcelona ), Rodrigo Dourado ( International), Fred ( Shakhtar Donetsk),
Thiago Maia ( Santos ) Felipe Anderson ( Gremio ).

Forwards: Neymar ( Barcelona ), Douglas Costa ( Bayern Munich , Gabriel Barbosa ( Santos ), Gabriel Jesus ( Palmeiras) and Luan (Gremeo ).