10. Jairzinho
A dynamic and strong striker was the image of Jairzinho, a former player of Brazil national football team. He played for the Brazil national football team in the three FIFA World Cup finals.
Brazil team obtained the championship of the 1970 World Cup thanks to the smooth cooperation among Jairzinho, Pele and Tostao and the achievement was also the effort of the whole team. Not only was he successful at the club level, but the 73-year-old legend also attained a lot of glory in the colors of the Botafogo Club, the Copa Libertadores title with Cruzeiro.
9. Neymar
One of the most well-paid players in the world came to the stage under the shirt of Santos Club with the title of Copa Libertadores. After that persuasive performance, Neymar moved to play in Barcelona. And he helped Barcelona become the champion in the Champions League in the 2014/2015 season. When first introduced to the public, Neymar was considered a “strange phenomenon” of Brazilian football. The 26-year-old superstar also had to spend a long time on confirming a higher position in the rankings of the greatest Brazilian players of all time. Neymar has shown his innate talent to international fans in general and Brazilian fans in particular.
8. Romario
Romario was a real destructive “machine” for many defenders in the world. The image of scoring and tearing up the opponent’s net in the 1994 World Cup of Romario became a highlight of the tournament in the United States. At the club level, Romario became famous when playing for PSV Eindhoven Club and Barcelona with an extraordinary scoring rate. He and Hristo Stoichkov became the best couple in Johan Cruyff’s formation.
7. Falcao
Falcao was one of the most outstanding midfielders in the football world of the 1980s. At the club level, he won the Scudetto in 1983 but failed in the final round of European Cup the following year when playing for AS Roma (Italy). Falcao was also an indispensable part of the Brazil national football team that participated in the 1982 FIFA World Cup with other famous players like Socrates, Eder, Cerezo, Zico. Some people even said that Falcao was from another planet. And this is not too much exaggeration because his talent was inherited from his father – a former defender.
6. Ronaldinho
This Brazilian superstar was recognized as one of the most talented football “artists” that the world has ever produced. Ronaldinho was the cornerstone that helped Barcelona conquer the peak in world football in the early 21st century. He was also the owner of the best player titles in the world in 2004 and 2005. He and Ronaldo (Fat Ronaldo) were considered the two best Brazilian stars who played for Spain team. Ronaldinho was one of the most talented footballers in history with superior individual skills. But everything is a two-edged knife and Ronaldinho was not an exception. He has a burning passion for sex, and he had the first sex with a neighbor girl when he was only 13-year-olds.
5. Zico
Zico is also known as the “White Pele” as the best-attacking midfielder in Brazilian football history.
Zico was famous for his excellent creativity, and an impressive number of goals for a central midfielder. 476 goals after 698 matches were a respectable achievement for a player like Zico. When playing for Flamengo, Zico won both Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles, was voted the best player in South America three times (1977, 1981 and 1982) and once won the title of the best player in the world. The only regret is that he never had the opportunity to touch the World Cup trophy.
4. Socrates
Socrates was one of the best players in Brazil and a real talent of the Brazilian gold generation. His career was associated with big-name teams in his hometown like Botafogo, Corinthians, Flamengo or Santos Clubs. This illustrious player was well-known for his smart thinking in football combined with great ball-handling skill.
3. Ronaldo
Ronaldo had spent time with the top teams in Europe such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid or AC Milan Clubs. When playing for Brazil national football team, this 42-year-old won two world championships in the 1994 and 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was considered the world’s most dangerous striker before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo appeared. Fat Ronaldo contributed 62 goals at the national level and a total of more than 400 goals during his peak career.
2. Garrincha
Garrincha was also an outstanding football player in Brazilian football history. He had an impressive performance in 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cup tournaments. This legendary player was known for his superb dribbling skills and successful football career in Brazil national football team and Botafogo Club.
1. Pele
Pele attracted millions of fans through the FIFA World Cup. In 1958, he became the youngest player to score in the World Cup final (Brazil 5-2 Sweden) at the age of 17. The Selecao legend marked a more memorable moment than ever in the 1970 World Cup with the Rivellino, Carlos Alberto and Tostao. Brazil team won the final 4-1 victory over Italy and won the third time in the league. Pele was also a remarkable football player with a series of titles like the best footballer in South America (1973), the best footballer of the 20th century voted by FIFA, etc. How many footballers on the list do you know? And how do you think about their talent? Leave your comments now.
