Legendary Players
21 entries in the Brazil National Team compendium.
PeléThe King of football, Pelé remains the only player to win three FIFA World Cups.ZicoThe creative maestro who defined an era without a World Cup title.GarrinchaThe Bent-Legged Angel who led Brazil to World Cup glory.RomárioBrazilian legend, 1994 World Cup winner, and third-highest scorer for the national team.JairzinhoThe Hurricane who scored in every game of Brazil's 1970 World Cup triumph.TostãoThe left-footed genius who partnered Pelé and conquered the world in 1970.Roberto CarlosThe most offensive-minded left-back in historyJuninho PernambucanoThe dead-ball specialist who redefined free-kick artistry.CafuThe only player in history to play in three consecutive World Cup finals and lift the trophy twice as captain.LúcioBrazilian centre-back known for galloping runs and aerial dominance.Cláudio TaffarelBrazil's most capped goalkeeper and penalty-saving hero of the 1994 World Cup.GérsonThe brain behind Brazil's 1970 World Cup triumph, known for his golden left foot and pinpoint passing.SócratesThe doctor of cool: Sócrates, Brazil's midfield maestro and political icon.RonaldoO Fenômeno: 62 goals in 98 games for Brazil and World Cups in 1994 and 2002.DidiBrazil's two-time World Cup-winning midfielder and inventor of the folha seca free kick.VaváBrazilian striker who scored in two consecutive World Cup finals.Nilton SantosThe Encyclopedia of Brazilian footballFalcãoThe eighth King of Rome and one of Brazil's greatest midfielders.RivaldoBrazilian legend who won the World Cup, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or.KakáBrazilian former attacking midfielder, 2002 World Cup winner, Ballon d'Or 2007.AldairBrazilian centre-back who won the 1994 World Cup and spent 13 seasons at AS Roma.
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