Adrian Poh, 35, meets the likes of Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato every day, without having to stake out at their hotel or training sessions.

As the driver of the Brazil team bus, he gets to zip around town in a 47-seater Isuzu with world-famous footballers in tow.

Ironically, Poh is not even a football fan. And getting star-struck is certainly not his style.

'I don't even have any autographs or photographs of them,' said the bus driver in Mandarin. 'To me, it's just another job. Doesn't matter if they are superstars or not.'

Ferrying the Samba boys around is a full-day job for Poh and another driver. They take turns to shuttle the squad between their hotel and training sessions at the National Stadium.

Daily trips to a gym at Raffles Place are also on the itinerary.

Poh, who has driven footballers from Saudi Arabia and Australia during their stay here, says the Brazilians are the most boisterous by far.

Small drums are brought on board the bus every day, and the players sing along to the beat.

When asked who has the loudest voice in the travelling troupe, Poh points at Anderson and grins.

'I don't recognise the words, but the songs are quite catchy,' he said.

Players like Ronaldinho greet him with a smile when they board, though there is little time for talk once the bus gets moving.

Said Poh: 'I have to keep my eyes on the road, you know.'

Terrence Voon