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Sep 7, 2024 · Ronaldo, Pele, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Kaka all feature as the greatest Brazilian players ever are ranked.
Sep 2, 2024 · Greatest 11 Brazilian Football Players, from Pelé to Ronaldinho, learn all about 11 iconic Brazilian players who have left their mark.
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Brazil has produced some of the most iconic players in the history of world football. From Pel é to Garrincha and Ronaldo to Kak á, the country has a back catalogue of stars...
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CLAUDIO TAFFAREL-With 104 caps for the national team, the most for a goalkeeper of Brazil, Taffarel has firmly established himself as a national icon in his homeland. He won the 1994 World Cup and two Copa Americas in 1989 and 1997. He was known for his calm demeanour in goal with extremely quick reflexes and a champion in saving penalties. Taffare...
CAFU-Brazil’s most capped player with 142 appearances, Cafu was renowned for his pace, hard work and dynamic offensive runs from right back. The only man to appear in the final of the World Cup for three consecutive editions from 1994-2002, Cafu was the captain in their fifth title triumph, their last till now. He was also a serial winner at the cl...
ZICO-Nicknamed the “White Pele,” Zico is considered one of the best players not to win the World Cup. That does not diminish the fact that the diminutive playmaker was one of the greatest to play the game. Zico was famous for his exquisite passing, technical skills and tricks along with his accuracy from set pieces. Indeed, his 48 goals from 71 app...
ROMARIO-The first of three prolific strikers on the list, Romario was a master of close range finishing and goal poacher who also possessed supreme speed and balance. He won the 1994 World Cup and was awarded the Golden Ball for his efforts throughout the tournament. With 55 goals in 70 appearances, he is the fourth-highest goal scorer for the nati...
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- Pele. Easily the most recognisable face amongst all Brazilian footballers, Pele has been an icon for Brazilian football since 1958, when he made his mark on the international stage.
- Garrincha. While Pele is considered to be a global ambassador for football and received praise across the globe, back home in Brazil, a teammate of his was loved more.
- Socrates. The Doctor who became an icon for an entire generation, Socrates, comes in at number 3 for his leadership ability coupled with his skill. Easily recognisable on the football pitch thanks to his enormous moustache and his headband, Socrates earned the nickname of ‘Doctor’ thanks to his degree in medicine and his concern for the people of his country.
- Zico. One from the dream team of 1982 this time, Zico makes it to the list because of his unmatched vision and passing ability in the final third of the pitch.
May 15, 2024 · Ranking the 10 best Brazilian football players ever. In football, certain teams are almost as iconic as the sport itself. Whether it's the pure white of Real Madrid, the red of...
Dec 16, 2023 · Five-time World Cup winners and Copa America champions on nine occasions, Brazil breathes football. Here, a look at some of the nation's greatest players...
