Famous Brazilian Football Players

Notable Brazilian Football Players

Goalkeepers

• Gilton (1933-2014): Known as the first great Brazilian goalkeeper.
• Émerson Leão (b. 1949): Won the 1970 World Cup and is a two-time Copa Libertadores champion.
• Cláudio Taffarel (b. 1966): Won the 1994 World Cup and is a two-time Copa America champion.

Defenders

• Djalma Santos (1929-2013): Won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
• Nílton Santos (1925-2013): Won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
• Carlos Alberto (1944-2016): Won the 1970 World Cup.
• Lucio (b. 1978): Won the 2002 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA Club World Cup champion.
• Thiago Silva (b. 1984): Won the 2013 Confederations Cup and is a two-time UEFA Champions League champion.

Midfielders

• Didi (1928-2001): Won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
• Garrincha (1933-1983): Won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
• Rivelino (b. 1946): Won the 1970 World Cup.
• Zico (b. 1953): Won the 1981 Copa Libertadores and is a two-time Copa America champion.
• Romário (b. 1966): Won the 1994 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
• Kaká (b. 1982): Won the 2002 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
• André Santos (b. 1983): Won the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Forwards

• Pelé (b. 1940): Won three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970) and is a three-time Copa America champion.
• Romário (b. 1966): Won the 1994 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
• Ronaldo (b. 1976): Won the 2002 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
• Ronaldo (b. 1985): Won the 2002 World Cup and is a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
• Neymar (b. 1992): Won the 2013 Confederations Cup and is a two-time Ligue 1 champion.