Mezenga, a member of the Brazil 2005 Fifa Under 17 Championship squad, and a second a Brazilian signing are reportedly set to touch down in Brisbane in the next couple of weeks.

Kruse was a member of the Joeys squad that took part in the 2005 tournament in Peru and knows better than most the damage Mezenga - on a long term deal with Flamengo - can cause, having him seen him in action first-hand.

The 19-year-old told's Brisbane's Courier Mail: "He's a good player, as most Brazilians are," Kruse said.

"To play in the Brazilian teams at youth level is an indication that he has talent.

"Back then he was pretty physically developed. Hopefully he can bring a lot to our team and do a good job like Reinaldo did."

Striker Reinaldo and fellow Brazilian Marcinho both left the club at the end of last season, leaving the Roar short of attacking spark.

It is thought the youngster will arrive at Suncorp as part of a loan deal.