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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...
- Pele. Brazil caps: 92. Whether you believe Pele to be the greatest player ever or not, you can't deny him this crown. He was the first true global icon of football and remains to this day the only player to win three World Cups.
- Ronaldo. Brazil caps: 99. Many people agree that, besides Pele and Diego Maradona, Ronaldo is the only player that could hold a candle to Lionel Messi and his namesake, Cristiano.
- Garrincha. Brazil caps: 50. Garrincha represents the ultimate underdog story. Born into poverty in Brazil, the future national icon suffered from crooked legs and an uneven spine.
- Ronaldinho. Brazil caps: 97. What needs saying about this man? He made so many fall in love with the game. Thanks to his fun-loving nature and genius ability to conjure up the spectacular, Ronaldinho has well and truly carved his name into footballing history for all eternity.
- Jairzinho
- Ronaldinho
- Rivelino
- Carlos Alberto
- Roberto Carlos
- Ronaldo Nazario de Lima
- Zico
- Socrates
- Garrincha
- Pele
Nicknamed ‘The Hurricane’ Jairzinhoterrorised defenders down the right flank, during the Brazilian national team’s heyday in 1970. The legendary all-conquering Brazil team, which played in the 1970 World Cup, is widely regarded by many as the greatest international football team to have graced the game. Jairzinho was an integral part of that team, ...
For many, the period from 2005-2008 was the period during which Ronaldinho was the king of football. There was nothing he could do wrong on the football pitch. His performances for Barcelonaduring that time is the stuff of footballing folklore, and he had the world at his feet with his mesmerizing ball control and dribbling ability. However, his pe...
Riyad Mahrez, won the best player in the English Premier League award last year on the back of a string of superb performances, of which his ‘elastico’ dribbling move was an integral part. However much before Mahrez, Rivellino was the original king and pioneer of the ‘elastico’ or flip-flop, and used it to torment and twist defenders inside out. An...
Another entrant on this list from the team that played in the 1970 World Cup, Carlos Alberto was captain and a worthy leader of that extremely talented team. Despite playing at right-back, which was not a very lucrative position back then, Alberto managed to cement his place as one of the greatest defenders of all time and was the pioneer of the at...
The 2nd defender on our list, the greatness of Roberto Carlos, can quite aptly be described by the fact that his club team Real Madrid did not bother to keep a backup left-back during his time at the club. The diminutive Brazilian rarely got injured, and could play more than 50 games in a season with the same intensity, a rarity in modern footballe...
Ronaldo was the main reason people who started watching football in the late nineties supported Brazil. The one true proponent of Samba football in the modern era, Ronaldo was one of the most lethal finishers the world has ever seen. He was god’s idea of a perfect forward. ‘El Phenomenon’ had everything, be it pace, power, skill, and lethal finishi...
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. While Brazil’s team of 1982 remains one of the top contenders amongst most talented squads never to have won the World Cup, alongside the likes of the Dutch of the 1970s, there can be no doubt abo...
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...
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. Mane ‘Garrincha’ made his debut with Pele in the 1958 World Cup against Russia and quickly forged his reputation as the best dribbler in the world. When Pele and Garrincha played together, Braz...
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. While the debate rages on regarding who was better between Pele and Maradona, the fact that Pele was one of the best cannot be doubted. Despite being a footballer, he was cho...
Oct 14, 2020 · The debate surrounding Brazil 's greatest ever player was rife on Tuesday night after Neymar surpassed Ronaldo in the all-time scoring charts.
- Jack Kenmare
May 31, 2021 · GOALKEEPER. 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.
- Ratul Ghosh
Dec 29, 2023 · The defensive prowess of Cafu and Roberto Carlos, the creative brilliance of Ronaldinho and Kaka, and the timeless legacy of Garrincha collectively showcase the diverse and exceptional talent that has defined the best Brazilian football players through the ages.
Apr 5, 2022 · Today we are going to narrow down these amazing sporting heroes and show you the 10 best Brazilian football players of all time. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima – Ronaldo Often simply known as “Ronaldo”, this legendary player is a 2 time Ballon d’Or Winner.
