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Sao Paulo defender Alves has 118 caps and four trophies for the senior Brazil team but has never previously played at the Games.
He is one of the over-age players for the Selecao in Tokyo and it is an opportunity he is relishing and even apprehensive about despite his illustrious career at club and international level.
Brazil are among the favourites to win the men's competition along with Spain and France.
They open their campaign against Germany in Group D on Thursday.
"As it is my first time, the feeling is even more special," said Alves, who will captain the team.