After 2002–03, on loan to Sevilla from Bahia, Alves travelled to play in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, where he impressed as Brazil won the tournament.
Setelah 2002-03, dipinjamkan ke Sevilla dari Bahia, Alves melakukan perjalanan untuk bermain di FIFA World Youth Championship 2013 di mana ia terkesan sebagai Brasil memenangkan turnamen.