Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has endorsed a far-right candidate in Brazil's presidential elections in October.
Congressman Jair Bolsonaro is one of the front-runners in the race but is currently hospitalised after being stabbed by an attacker in the midst of a polarising campaign.
Moura, who was named the Premier League's player of the month for August, said that Brazil needs a change and argued in favour of Bolsonaro in a series of tweets.
The Brazilian wrote that 'at least I am not seeing the same proposals and speeches' from Bolsonaro.
On Tuesday, Brazil's top court is expected to decide whether Bolsonaro will stand trial for racism over remarks he made last year.
Moura said Bolsonaro 'would be in jail' if he was a racist and that his accusers don't back up their arguments.
Bolsonaro, 63, represents the Social Liberal Party (PSL), and is followed by millions of Brazilians on social media. His tough stance on crime and straight-talking style has seen him referred to as the 'Brazilian Donald Trump'.
He is reported to have lost 40 per cent of his blood after being stabbed by a left-wing supporter at a campaign rally on Thursday. Doctors confirmed he will require more surgery before being discharged.
