Brazil has hosted the World Cup twice, earning the nickname “country of soccer.” The Brazilian national team, wearing yellow and green shirts with blue shorts, is the only team to win the World Cup on four continents. It’s no secret that many Brazilian soccer players have excelled at international competitions and set numerous records.
Brazil’s most outstanding players across several eras have graced the field for fans worldwide. The Brazilian soccer team is known for its style, grace, and skill. This has been their defining characteristic for as long as I can remember. Brazil’s limitless pool of national-team stars is a source of great pride.
Legendary Brazilian players have long won the hearts of soccer fans worldwide by introducing a new, attractive style to the sport. Some of Brazil’s most legendary soccer stars will be discussed here.
1. Pelé
Pele, sometimes referred to as “the king of soccer,” is the first Brazilian soccer great we’d like to discuss.
Edson Arantes did Nascimento as his given name; he was born on October 23, 1940. He measures 1 meter and 73 centimeters. Dondinho, a player at Fluminense, is Pele’s father. Young athletes from the Bauru Athletic Club he coached won three consecutive state titles in Sao Paulo between 1954 and 1956.
In 1956, he was transferred to Santos FC of the city by sea. After that, he started playing for professional soccer teams. The “king of soccer” played for the New York Cosmos Club and the Brazilian national team after he departed from Santos.
He officially left the field in 1974 after announcing his retirement. He has scored 1281 goals in 1,363 career games. Despite being out of the game for quite some time, Pele will always be revered as the greatest of all time by soccer fans around the globe.
| Full name | Edson Arantes do Nascimento |
| Date of birth | 23 October 1940 |
| Place of birth | Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward, attacking midfielder |
| Youth career | 1953–1956 Bauru |
2. Ronaldo De Lima
As far as we know, “Alien” is merely a moniker given to Ronaldo De Lima. On September 18, 1976, Ronaldo was born in a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He’s grown up with the game of street soccer. He was young, but he always had a special connection to the ball.
At age 18, Ronaldo was a part of the Brazilian team that went on to win the 1994 World Cup. At the age of 20, Ronaldo was considered one of “the top young players in the FIFA world.” By 1997, Ronaldo had already amassed an impressive collection of individual accolades in the soccer world. In 1997, he was recognized as the best player in the world and the European Golden Ball winner.
At the tender age of 22, Ronaldo led his Brazilian club to victory in the 1998 World Cup defense in France. And Ronaldo De Lima played for three of Europe’s most prestigious teams: Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. It was announced on February 14, 2011, that the excellent Brazilian soccer star would retire.
| Full name | Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima |
| Date of birth | 18 September 1976 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Striker |
| Youth career | São Cristóvão 1990–1993 |
3. Garrincha
If you want to know who the most famous person was in Brazilian soccer, go no further than Garrincha. He was born in 1933 and died in 1983. Although the former Garrincha soccer star was no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the forms he left behind.
He was a winger for the Brazilian club from 1958 to 1962. This legendary soccer player won numerous honors with the Brazil national team and the Botafogo club.
Garrincha played for a middle-tier club and never traveled to Europe, yet he and his teammates managed to accomplish a great deal. The World Cups in 1958 and 1962 stands out the most. He was integral to Brazil’s 1962 World Cup victory alongside Pele. The list of great Brazilian soccer players includes Garrincha.
| Full name | Manuel Francisco dos Santos |
| Date of birth | (28 October 1933 |
| Place of birth | Magé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Right winger |
| Youth career | Pau Grande 1947–1952Cruzeiro do Sul FC 1949–1950 |
4. Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos is regarded as a legend of Brazilian soccer. The former left defender for Real Madrid and Brazil was born on April 10, 1973, in Garça, So Paulo, Brazil. Carlos was integral to Inter Milan and Real Madrid’s teams and became a legend while playing for both.
Four La Liga titles and three overall trophies are thanks to his lightning-fast defense and deadly left-footed shot. In his time at Real Madrid, he has racked up over 500 appearances and a UEFA Champions League title.
The defender won the World Cup in 2002 and Copa America in 1997 and 1999, and he has appeared for his country 125 times (making him second on the all-time appearances list). The annals of history now include these victories. He has been active on the club level among the best Brazilian players.
| Full name | Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha |
| Date of birth | 10 April 1973 |
| Place of birth | Garça, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Left-back |
| Youth career | União São João 1988–1991 |
5. Zico
Zico is a former soccer player and coach from Brazil. His admirers have dubbed him “White Pele.” He was the best Player of the 1980s and was born on March 3, 1953, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He played in 88 games for Brazil and scored 66 times.
He has been a part of three World Cup tournaments (1978, 1982, and 1986), although his team has never come out on top. Nevertheless, Zico is still considered a legend in Brazilian soccer.
The famous Selecao player is widely regarded as one of the best central midfielders in the world. After his playing career, he took over as manager of the Japanese national team and led them to the 2004 Asian Cup title.
| Full name | Arthur Antunes Coimbra |
| Date of birth | 3 March 1953 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder |
| Current team | Perak FC (technical director) |
6. Rivaldo
When discussing the greats of Brazilian soccer, the name Rivaldo must always be mentioned. He was born on April 19, 1972, in Recife, Brazil, and his full name is Rivaldo Vtor Borba Ferreira. He has experience in the midfield for clubs like Barcelona and AC Milan. When he took the field, he played enthusiastically, and the fans took notice.
Rivaldo has played for 14 different teams across six different countries. He was at his best with FC Barcelona and AC Milan, though. He became famous worldwide after scoring 129 goals in 235 games for Barcelona.
The Barcelona team was where Rivaldo had his most successful playing career. In 1997–1998 and 1998–1999. he and his team won the championship. A guy who had last played professionally in 1972 was named Europe’s top Player in 1999. In 2003, he and AC Milan won the UEFA Champions League.
| Full name | Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira |
| Date of birth | 19 April 1972) |
| Place of birth | Recife, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder / Forward |
| Youth career | Paulistano 1989–1990Santa Cruz 1991–1992 |
7. Jairzinho
Jairzinho, whose given name is Jair Ventura Filho, is a former Brazilian international who specialized in scoring goals for his country’s squad. He entered the world on December 25, 1944, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jairzinho, a right winger for the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazil team, is more usually referred to as a No. 10 in the game.
Zagallo points out that Jairzinho’s precise function was never established. In 1959, he debuted for Botafogo as a center forward, shifted to the right flank, and settled into the second striker position as his skills and experience increased.
He was a member of the Selecao, the Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup due to Jairzinho’s excellent partnership with Pele and Tostao. The legendary soccer player Jairzinho excelled not just for Brazil’s national team but also for his club, Botafogo, winning the Copa Libertadores and the Cruzeiro.
| Full name | Jair Ventura Filho |
| Date of birth | 25 December 1944 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Youth career | Botafogo 1959–1963 |
8. Romário
Previous defenders had a hard time stopping Romario. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was the site of his birth on January 29, 1966. Legendary Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo scored a spectacular goal in the 1994 World Cup that tore the back of the net and stunned the spectators. He was unbeatable during the season.
Throughout his professional career, which has lasted over twenty years, Romario has scored more than a thousand goals. The forward has spent his career with Vasco Da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Despite not having much success with his club, Romario was an integral component of Brazil’s World Cup-winning group in 1994. Along with the 1989 and 1997 Copa America titles and the 1997 Confederations Cup, he won all three tournaments while playing for Brazil.
| Full name | Romário de Souza Faria |
| Date of birth | 29 January 1966 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Striker |
| Youth career | Olaria 1979–1980Vasco da Gama 1981–1985 |
9. Neymar
Without a shadow of a doubt, Neymar is one of the most gifted athletes in the world. On February 5, 1992, he entered this world in the Brazilian city of Mogi das Cruzes. Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is his full name.
When Paris Saint-Germain paid 222 million euros to acquire Neymar in 2017, he became the most expensive signing in soccer history. He has 64 goals, good for second place in his country.
For his hometown team Santos, he won the Copa Libertadores when he was just 19 years old. The striker won a treble in 2015 while playing for FC Barcelona. Now playing for Paris Saint-Germain, he has scored 1.22 goals per game on average. He led the team to three national championships and the final of the UEFA Champions League the season before. As a member of Brazil’s national team, he made more than 100 appearances between 2007 and 2013, including the 2013 Confederations Cup, which Brazil won.
| Full name | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior |
| Date of birth | 5 February 1992) |
| Place of birth | Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Paris Saint-Germain 10 |
10. Cafu
Marcos Evangelista de Morais, or Cafu, was born on June 7, 1970 in Itaquaquecetuba, So Paulo, Brazil. The term “Cafu” conjures images of legendary Selecao players from yesteryear. He is a top-tier defender and a capable striker, with the attributes of both roles, including decisiveness, assertiveness, excellence in competition, physical strength, and thorough defense.
Cafu is widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian soccer players of all time, having won both the club and national titles. The legendary right-back has played more games for Brazil’s national team than any other player, 142.
Cafu had a crucial role in the teams that won the Copa America in 1994 and 2002, the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1997, and the 1999 FIFA World Cup. Cafu has been a part of two Serie A championship teams (Roma and Milan) and one Champions League title (2006–07 Milan).
| Full name | Marcos Evangelista de Morais |
| Date of birth | 7 June 1970 |
| Place of birth | Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Right-back |
| Youth career | Nacional-SPPortuguesa São Paulo 1988–1990 |
11. Ronaldinho
One of the sport’s all-time greats, Ronaldinho has cemented his place in lore. On March 21, 1980, he entered the world in Porto Alegre, Brazil. His virtuosic skills and deft ball mastery have encouraged a new generation of players.
The name Ronaldinho has risen to prominence as one of the most well-known in sports. He’s suited up for some of the world’s best clubs, such as FC Barcelona, PSG, and AC Milan.
After claiming Spanish and Italian championships, Ronaldinho won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2005–2006, the World Cup in 2002, and the Ballon d’Or in 2005. Through his efforts, Ronaldinho has ensured that Brazil will continue to dominate the world of soccer.
| Full name | Ronaldo de Assis Moreira ( |
| Date of birth | 21 March 1980 |
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger |
| Youth career | Grêmio 1987–1998 |
12. Everton Soares
Everton Soares is a Brazilian soccer player. On March 22, 1996, he entered the world in Maracana, Ceará, Brazil. Despite his ordinary height and build, he was given the distinction of playing for the Brazilian national team in the 2019 Copa America.
That’s why his Portuguese fans call him “Little Onion”; after all, he’s a cartoon. Fans are usually ecstatic whenever Everton Soares is on the field because he consistently puts on a show. Improvisational players of Neymar’s caliber are hard to come by in Brazil.
Yet, his play is precisely what soccer in Brazil needs. The way Everton dribbles passes and scores brought back memories for Brazilian fans of a time when the Selecao featured many excellent players.
| Full name | Everton Sousa Soares |
| Date of birth | 22 March 1996 |
| Place of birth | Maracanaú, Ceará, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Winger/Forward |
| Current team | Flamengo 11 |
13. João Pedro
Mr. Joo Pedro Junqueira de Jesus to give him his full name. Born on September 26, 2001, in Ribeiro Preto, Brazil. He’s a famous Brazilian forward for Watford’s team. Despite his youth, Joo Pedro has shown tremendous talent while playing for Fluminense in Brazil.
There is enormous hope that he will be a Wonderkid for South American soccer. As a regular team member, he only got 52 minutes of playing time, but he made the most of it by scoring a game-changing goal. Fluminese. This proves he is an excellent choice to play in front of the opposition’s goal as the elegant and dynamic Brazilian striker.
| Full name | João Pedro Junqueira Jesus |
| Date of birth | 26 September 2001 |
| Place of birth | Ribeirão Preto, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Watford 10 |
14. Paulo Roberto Falcao
Internacional’s three-time Brasileiro winner Paulo Roberto Falco was an integral part of the Brazil side that won the World Cup in 1982 under the guidance of coach Telê Santana and captivated fans worldwide. On October 16, 1953, he entered the world in the Brazilian town of Abelardo Luz.
Falco, a regular starter in the Brazilian midfield, scored three goals in five games while playing his typical box-to-box position.
The legendary Santa Catarina native got the moniker “King of Rome” while playing for Roma in Italy. In his five years with the club, he won two Coppa Italia titles and a Serie A title with the Giallorossi in 1982–1983.
| Full name | Paulo Roberto Falcão |
| Date of birth | 16 October 1953 |
| Place of birth | Abelardo Luz, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Current team | Santos (sporting coordinator) |
15. Rodrygo Goes
His shortened name, Rodrygo, is most often known as him, but his given name is Rodrygo Silva de Goes. On January 9, 2001, he was born in the Brazilian city of Osasco. He was born in Brazil and played as a striker for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. At 18, he became the second-youngest Brazilian Player in Champions League history to score a hat trick.
Furthermore, he was the second-youngest Player in European soccer history. In the not-too-distant future, Goes may score many unexpected goals. And they put on some fantastic shows when they were competing. Everyone is rooting for this soccer star to join the ranks of Brazil’s all-time greats.
| Full name | Rodrygo Silva de Goes |
| Date of birth | 9 January 2001) |
| Place of birth | Osasco, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Real Madrid 21 |
16. Sócrates
Many articles were made on Sócrates’ other attributes than his soccer talent after his unexpected demise in December 2011. However, he was a superb soccer player. On February 19, 1954, he entered the world in Brazil.
He became famous for successfully employing the backheel pass, a novel tactic at the time. His threat emanated from open play and set pieces, as evidenced by his goal against the USSR in the 1982 World Cup.
At the club level, he spent six successful seasons with the Corinthians. Fans of rival Brazilian clubs Fiorentina, Flamengo, and Santos all hold the ex-captain in high esteem.
Sócrates was a leader on and off the field, and his outspokenness about issues beyond soccer helped cement his status as a profound thinker. Sócrates scored 22 goals in 60 international matches for his country.
| Full name | Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira |
| Date of birth | 19 February 1954 |
| Place of birth | Belém, Pará, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Youth career | Cabofriense |
17. Clodoaldo
In football, Clodoaldo is among the all-time greats at the defensive midfield position. In 1970, under his leadership, the team won the World Cup. On September 25, 1949, he entered the world in Aracaju, Brazil. Most notably, Clodoaldo excelled as a defensive midfielder, providing excellent composure at the team’s attack base. Marking was another area in which he excelled, to widespread acclaim.
This would be the final match of his 25-year international career. Clodoaldo would go on to win the Intercontinental Super Cup with Santos and five state championships in addition to the World Cup he won with Brazil.
His best of 38 international appearances came in 1970 when he scored in the semi-finals against Uruguay. However, he is best known for the brilliant move that was caught on film and may go down as the greatest World Cup goal ever.
Clodoaldo Silva winner in the Miccolis Wards category of the Paralympic wards that takes place in Vivo Rio.
| Full name | Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana |
| Date of birth | 25 September 1949 |
| Place of birth | Aracaju, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder |
| Youth career | Campeonato Paulista (São Paulo state championship):1967, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1978Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1968 |
18. Léo Júnior
June 29, 1954, was the day Leovegildo Lins da Gama Junior was born. Jnior, a left back for Brazil in the 1980s, earned 70 national team caps and was known for his two feet, talent, great long passes, and fearsome set piece taking. His contributions spanned an entire generation as a crucial part of the squad.
At least outside of Brazil, he is best known for playing in all five of the Seleço’s World Cup matches in 1982. Despite their lack of victory, the team is often regarded as one of the best in soccer history.
Junior set a club record by appearing in 865 games for Rubro-Negro between 1974 and 1993. He was integral to the team’s success, helping them win the Copa Libertadores, the Intercontinental Cup, four Brazilian championships, and the Copa does Brasil. Jnior’s selection as the Brasileiro’s greatest Player in 1992, when he was 38 years old and still playing midfield, is a testament to his talent.
| Full name | Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior |
| Date of birth | 29 June 1954 |
| Place of birth | João Pessoa, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Left back, midfielder |
| Youth career | Flamengo 1973–1974 |
19. Roberto Firmino
On October 2, 1991, Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira entered the world in Maceió, Brazil. Put, Firmino is more than just a striker for Liverpool. The Brazilian superstar’s contributions to coach Jurgen Klopp’s tactics have been indispensable because of his ability to connect with surrounding satellites, drop deep into the midfield, and struggle for the ball.
Having the 29-year-old striker as part of the squad is a huge bonus. Despite a recent slump in performance, Firmino has retained coach Jurgen Klopp’s confidence. Liverpool’s path to a double was substantially boosted by the former star of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The famed trio of Mohamed Salah, Firmino, and Sadio Mane included Firmino at the peak of his career.
| Full name | Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira |
| Date of birth | 2 October 1991) |
| Place of birth | Maceió, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward, attacking midfielder |
| Current team | Liverpool 9 |
20. Waldyr Pereira
Waldyr Pereira, better known by his stage name, Didi, was born on October 8, 1928. Didi, who played central midfield for Botafogo, won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962 and participated in the 1954 event.
Dramatist Nelson Rodrigues called him “the Ethiopian prince,” Throughout his 62 international appearances, he earned acclaim for his dogged determination, calm manner, and easygoing attitude. As a player for Botafogo, Didi won three state championships in Rio de Janeiro and one national championship in 1962.
He won a European Cup with Real Madrid in 1959–60. His most significant feat, though, was winning the Player of the Tournament award at the 1958 World Cup.
| Full name | Waldyr Pereira, |
| Date of birth | 8 October 1928 |
| Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil |
| Position(s) | MidfielderInside forward |
| Youth career | São Cristóvão FC 1944Industrial 1945Rio Branco 1945Goytacaz 1945–1946Americano 1946 |
21. Gabriel Jesus
Professional footballer Gabriel Jesus (born April 3, 1997) of Brazil currently serves as a forward for Premier League club Manchester City and the national side. His full name is Gabriel Fernando de Jesus.
Gabriel’s professional soccer career all began with Palmeiras. He helped his team win the Copa did Brasil in 2015 and was voted the league’s best rookie that year. A year later, when Palmeiras finally won a national championship after 22 years, he was named the season’s most valuable player. Transferred to Manchester City of the Premier League in January 2017 for 32 million euros.
| Full name | Gabriel Fernando de Jesus |
| Date of birth | 3 April 1997 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Arsenal9 |
22. Ederson
Goalkeeper for English club Manchester City and member of the Brazil national team, Ederson Moraes (born August 17, 1993) is also known by his full name, Ederson Santana de Moraes.
Ederson, born in Osasco in the state of So Paulo, Brazil, began his professional football career in 2008 with the local team So Paulo FC. At 16, he participated in two full seasons. When he joined club Rio Ave a year later, he competed in the Portuguese National Championship. His contract with Rio Ave was finalized in the summer of 2012. Following a string of impressive performances and a call-up to the Brazil national team at 23, he signed a new deal with the Club in May 2015, keeping him there until 2019.
| Full name | Ederson Santana de Moraes |
| Date of birth | 17 August 1993) |
| Place of birth | Osasco, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper |
| Youth career | Manchester City31 |
23. Fabinho
A Brazilian professional footballer, Fábio Henrique Tavares (born October 23, 1993), better known by his nickname Fabinho, plays as a defensive midfielder or right back for Premier League clubs. Liverpool of England and Brazil’s national team.
He began his career with Fluminense but switched to Rio Ave in 2012. He was loaned out to Real Madrid Castilla and only played for the big squad as a substitute in one game. He was a key member of Monaco’s 2016-17 Ligue 1 championship team after spending five years with the Club and appearing in 233 games while scoring 31 goals.
Fabinho debuted with the Brazilian national team in 2015 and was a member of Brazil’s Copa América teams in 2015 and 2016.
| Full name | Fábio Henrique Tavares |
| Date of birth | 23 October 1993 |
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Current team | Liverpool F.C3 |
24. Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1, and Vinicius Junior scored twice, much as Gonzalo Higuain did in 2009.
At 22 years and 61 days, Vinicius surpassed Gonzalo Higuain as the youngest player to score in four straight La Liga games for Real Madrid (4 goals). Although he went scoreless against Betis, Vinicius contributed nine goals and three assists in the previous nine games across all competitions.
| Full name | Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior |
| Date of birth | 12 July 2000 |
| Place of birth | São Gonçalo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Current team | Real Madrid20 |
25. Alisson
Goalkeeper for English Club Liverpool and the Brazil national team, Alisson Ramses Becker, was born in Brazil on October 2, 1992. He won the award for best goalkeeper in 2019 from FIFPRO and France Football and is widely regarded as the finest in the world.
Alisson had a fantastic 2019! His Brazilian national team won Copa America, and he and Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. Aside from being named the best goalkeeper in the world by France Football and FIFPRO, he also won the Golden Glove trophy in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and Copa America.
| Full name | Álisson Ramsés Becker |
| Date of birth | 2 October 1992 |
| Place of birth | Novo Hamburgo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper |
| Youth career | Liverpool1 |
26. Casemiro
Casemiro, born Carlos Henrique Casimiro on February 23, 1992, began his professional football career in Sao Paulo, where he played 112 games and scored 11 goals. He then transferred to Real Madrid in 2013 and spent a season on loan at Porto.
He began his professional career with Sao Paulo, scoring 11 goals in 112 outings. In 2013, he was transferred to Real Madrid, where he also spent a season on loan at Porto.
Casemiro has represented Brazil in three major international tournaments: the 2015 South American Cup, the 2018 World Cup, and the 2019 South American Cup.
| Full name | Carlos Henrique Casimiro |
| Date of birth | 23 February 1992 |
| Place of birth | São José dos Campos, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder |
| Current team | Manchester United18 |
27. Marquinhos
Marquinhos, at only 19, is already an impressive athlete. He’s primarily a winger, although he can also take free kicks.
This rising talent from Brazil can play either wing, although his preferred position is right-wing because of his left foot.
The Brazilian national youth team has included Marquinhos. He played for the U17 squad three times and the U16 squad four times. Marquinhos was praised for his skill after he scored one goal.
| Full name | Marcos Aoás Corrêa |
| Date of birth | 14 May 1994 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Defender, defensive midfielder |
| Current team | Paris Saint-Germain5 |
28. Thiago Silva
Brazilian footballer Thiago Emiliano da Silva (born September 22, 1884) plays central defense for Chelsea in the Premier League and is the national squad captain.
In his youth, Thiago Silva participated in the programs offered by the Fluminese youth academy. Early in his career, Silva was frequently loaned to several teams within and outside Brazil. Silva was called up to play for the first team of the Fluminese in 2006, and he remained there for the next three years.
| Full name | Thiago Emiliano da Silva |
| Date of birth | 22 September 1984 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Centre-back |
| Current team | Chelsea6 |
29. Éder Militão
Eder Gabriel Militao is a Brazilian professional footballer who now plays for the Spanish Club Real Madrid. He was born on January 18, 1998, in Brazil. Although his primary position is that of a center back, he can also play right back and defensive midfielder positions.
| Full name | Éder Gabriel Militão |
| Date of birth | 18 January 1998 |
| Place of birth | Sertãozinho, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Centre-back |
| Current team | Real Madrid3 |
30. Gabriel Magalhães
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhes (born December 19, 1997) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Arsenal of the Premier League and the Brazilian national team.
Gabriel’s birthplace is the Sao Paulo neighborhood of Pirituba. Gabriel started working at Ava at age 13, but homesickness prompted him to move back to Sao Paulo. Two weeks later, though, Gabriel changed his mind and returned to Ava. When he was 16, Gabriel earned his first professional contract with Ava, and he became an integral part of the team that eventually advanced to Serie A Brazil in 2017.
| Full name | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães |
| Date of birth | 19 December 1997 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Centre-back |
| Current team | Arsenal6 |
31. Bruno Guimarães
Author: Bruno Guimares Rodriguez Moura, whose given name is Bruno Guimares, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Newcastle United and the Brazil national team. Bruno had a stellar outing while wearing the Newcastle jersey, earning him a trip to Qatar. The Brazilian midfielder can always count on his hot fiancee Ana Lidia Martins.
| Full name | Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura |
| Date of birth | 16 November 1997 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Current team | Newcastle United39 |
32. Philippe Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho Correia, born in Brazil on June 12, 1992, is a professional footballer who plays as an offensive midfielder, winger, or winger for Spanish Club Barcelona and the Brazilian national team.
He started his professional career with the Brazilian Club Vasco da Gama, then moved to Inter Milan in Italy, and finally ended up at Espanyol in 2012 thanks to a loan. The Brazilian player Coutinho joined the Club in January 2013. in the Premier League for €8.5 million (£7.4 million) at Liverpool. His abilities as a passer, dribbler, and attacker earned him the moniker “The Little Witch” among Liverpool fans and teammates. After being nominated for the PFA Team of the Year, football legend Pelé believes that Coutinho has a bright future in the sport.
| Full name | Philippe Coutinho Correia |
| Date of birth | 12 June 1992 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger |
| Current team | Aston Villa23 |
33. Arthur Melo
The Brazilian national team and club Juventus feature midfielder Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo (born August 12, 1996), also known as Arthur Melo or Arthur. The Brazilian national team.
He began his professional career at Grêmio, where he won the 2017 Copa Libertadores and the 2018 Campeonato Gacho. He was born in Goiânia. In Arthur’s three years at Grêmio, he improved his skills and saw confirmation of his talent. Barcelona paid a reported 31 million euros to acquire him in 2018.
After spending time with the Brazilian U-17 team, Arthur earned his senior national team debut for Brazil in 2018.
| Full name | Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo |
| Date of birth | 12 August 1996 |
| Place of birth | Goiânia, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Current team | Liverpool (on loan from Juventus)29 |
34. David Neres
David Neres, born David Neres Campos on March 3, 1997, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a professional football player. Neres spent his childhood playing outside with other kids with a ball, just like any other youngster in Brazil. It was simple to track down Neres after classes ended because he spent the day practicing with the ball outside the colony.
Neres’s lifelong ambition was realized when he was selected by the coaches of the Sao Paulo team at the tender age of 10. David Neres got promoted to the first team of this prominent Brazilian Club after nine years of training at the Sao Paulo training camp. While Neres may appear to be making slow development with the Sao Paulo youth team compared to other players his age, he makes significant gains when his turn comes.
Neres netted his first professional goal on October 22, 2016, in a 2-0 home victory over Ponte Preta. Fourteen days later, he scored the second goal in a 4-0 victory over the local Corinthians.
| Full name | David Neres Campos |
| Date of birth | 3 March 1997 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Current team | Benfica7 |
35. Emerson Royal
| Full name | Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza Junior |
| Date of birth | 14 January 1999 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Right-back |
| Current team | Tottenham Hotspur12 |
As a right-back for Tottenham Hotspur club and the Brazilian national team, Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza Junior (born January 14, 1999), also known as Emerson Royal or simply Emerson, is a professional footballer from Brazil.
A total of 14 Campeonato Paulista 2018 games saw Emerson take the field. His first goal in the pros came on April 2, 2018. Emerson signed a five-year contract with Atletico Mineiro on April 27, 2018, reportedly for €5 million.
From 2018 until early 2021, Emerson played for Betis with 79 appearances and made a solid impression. Barca exercised the option to purchase the 22-year-old youngster outright in the summer of 2021 for 9 million euros (8 million pounds). In the 2021-22 season, Emerson will play for the Blaugrana.
36. Felipe Anderson
| Full name | Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes |
| Date of birth | 15 April 1993 |
| Place of birth | Santa Maria, DF, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder |
| Current team | Lazio7 |
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes, popularly known as Felipe Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays the position of attacking midfielder. Felipe Anderson was born on April 15, 1993. He is now on loan from West Ham United to the Portuguese Club Porto, where he plays.
37. Malcom
| Full name | Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira |
| Date of birth | 26 February 1997 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward, winger |
| Current team | Zenit Saint Petersburg1o |
Brazilian footballer Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira (born February 26, 1997) plays on the wing for Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Russian Premier League.
For the 2015 South American U-20 Championship in Uruguay, Malcom was named to the Brazil U-20 squad. He played in six games and scored once for Brazil, who ultimately placed second. Private.
Kennedy got injured, and Malcom was called to play in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In the final, in which Brazil lost to Serbia U-20, he was one of five players to see action.
38. Antony
| Full name | Antony Matheus dos Santos |
| Date of birth | 24 February 2000) |
| Place of birth | Osasco, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Current team | Manchester United21 |
Antony grew up in the slum of Jardim Veloso after being born in the town of Osasco in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, the same place as Ederson of Manchester City and Rodrygo of Real Madrid.
At age 10, Antony enrolled in the youth program of Sao Paulo, a club in his hometown. In 2018, at 18, he signed his first professional contract after helping them win the J League World Challenge in Japan and being named the best player.
39. Lucas Paquetá
| Full name | Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima |
| Date of birth | 27 August 1997 |
| Place of birth | Guanabara Bay, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder |
| Current team | West Ham United11 |
The Brazilian midfielder was once an up-and-coming star at Flamengo, but he struggled mightily during his two years at Milan. Fortunately, Paqueta was placed in the ideal setting by Rudi Garcia and senior Cacapa in Lyon. Paqueta, who will join Lyon for 20 million euros at the end of September 2020, is a “gamble” for the Club and its sporting director, Juninho. Paqueta arrived in Europe when young Brazilian players had trouble adjusting to the style of play in the old continent. Because of his poor behavior in Serie A, Lyon should not take a chance on the 23-year-old midfielder.
40. Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli, born Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva on June 18, 2001, in Brazil, is a professional footballer for the Arsenal club.
A 5-0 EFL Cup victory over Nottingham Forest on September 24, 2020, was bolstered by two goals from Martinelli. In a game against Leeds United on December 18, 2021, this man scored twice to help Arsenal achieve 7,000 goals in the Premier League.
Martinelli will have made 83 appearances for Arsenal at the end of the 2021/2022 season, contributing 18 goals and 13 assists. Martinelli will start wearing jersey number 11, beginning with 2022–2023.
| Full name | Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva |
| Date of birth | 18 June 2001), |
| Place of birth | Guarulhos, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward, Winger |
| Current team | Arsenal 11 |
41. Diego Carlos
In a Sevilla shirt, Diego Carlos has been a regular in defense and a Europa League champion in the 2019–20 season.
Given that the Brazilian midfielder is 28 years old, the prime age for professional players, and possesses the traits of a modern central defender, like speed, firm possession, and solid defense, we can see why the transfer website Transfermarkt listed him at 45 million euros.
| Full name | Diego Carlos Santos Silva |
| Date of birth | 15 March 1993 |
| Place of birth | Barra Bonita, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Centre-back |
| Current team | Aston Villa3 |
42. Douglas Luiz
Fans of Man City may be surprised to learn that the Club has signed midfielder Douglas Luiz from Vasco Da Gama Club.
After making his debut with Vasco Da Gama’s first team, he quickly became integral to the squad’s success in Serie A, Brazil’s top division. Across all competitions, Luiz has scored three times in twenty-four games for Vasco Da Gama heading into the 2017 campaign.
| Full name | Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo |
| Date of birth | 9 May 1998) |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Current team | Aston Villa6 |
43. Bremer
In Italy, Bremer is wanted by Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus, and he is also being pursued by other top clubs like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Get this guy’s autograph; you’ll have to compete with many other people.
Bremer’s caution and focus are reflected in the fact that he has only given the other team one shot on goal so far in the 2021-22 season, compared to none in the previous year.
| Full name | Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento |
| Date of birth | 18 March 1997 |
| Place of birth | Itapitanga, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Centre-back |
| Current team | Juventus3 |
44. Caio Henrique
Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva, better known simply as Caio Henrique, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for the Ligue 1 club Monaco. Caio Henrique’s full name is Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva. He can play either the left-back or the midfielder position on the field. If Barca is successful in completing the purchase of Henrique, they will have acquired a talented defender who is capable of fighting with Jordi Alba for the starting spot at left back.
| Full name | Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva |
| Date of birth | 31 July 1997 |
| Place of birth | Santos, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Left-back, midfielder |
| Current team | Monaco12 |
45. Raphinha
Raphael Dias Belloli, or “Raphinha,” plays wing or outside back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Brazil national team.
Early on, Raphinha was noticed by people from other countries. Before making his debut for Avai’s first team, former Barcelona midfielder Deco used his connections in Portugal to bring the young Brazilian to Vitoria Guimaraes.
| Full name | Raphael Dias Belloli |
| Date of birth | 31 July 1997 |
| Place of birth | Santos, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Left-back, midfielder |
| Current team | Monaco12 |
46. Richarlison
Richarlison de Andrade, better known as Richarlison, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Everton and the national team. He was born on May 10, 1997.
His professional career kicked off in 2015 with América Mineiro, where he played a vital role in the Club’s elevation to Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. After one season, he moved on to Fluminense. With 67 appearances and 19 goals throughout his two years there, he was chosen to the Club’s 2017 Campeonato Carioca Runner-Up Team of the Season. He then continued. His career included stops with Watford and Everton.
Richarlison made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2018. He participated in the 2019 Copa América champion team.
| Full name | Richarlison de Andrade |
| Date of birth | 10 May 1997 |
| Place of birth | Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Tottenham Hotspur 9 |
47. Renan Lodi
Renan Augusto Lodi dos Santos, better known by his nickname Renan Lodi, is a professional footballer from Brazil. He is currently on loan from Atlético Madrid to play for Nottingham Forest. Renan Lodi plays left back for Nottingham Forest and the Brazilian national team. The country is located in Brazil.
| Full name | Renan Augusto Lodi dos Santos |
| Date of birth | 8 April 1998 |
| Place of birth | Serrana, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Left-back |
| Youth career | Nottingham Forest(on loan from Atlético Madrid)32 |
48. Evanilson
On the pitch, Evanilson excelled as a striker and was born on October 6, 1999, at 1 meter and 83 centimeters. Currently, the Brazilian player is on the staff of Porto and the Brazilian U23 team.
After a brief stint with Porto B, this striker was promoted to the first team. This striker caught the attention of Porto B manager Sergio Conceicao after scoring six goals in five games. Evanilson and Porto won the Portuguese title and the Taça de Portugal cup in the previous season.
| Full name | Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa |
| Date of birth | 6 October 1999 |
| Place of birth | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Current team | Porto 30 |
49. Gérson
Gérson, whose full name is Gérson de Oliveira Nunes, is a Brazilian footballer who was a member of the Brazil team that won the 1970 World Cup. His nickname is “Canhotinha de ouro.” Gérson full name is Gérson de Oliveira Nunes. Throughout his professional career, he was a member of Botafogo, Flamengo, So Paulo FC, and Fluminense.
| Full name | Gérson de Oliveira Nunes, |
| Date of birth | 11 January 1941 |
| Place of birth | Niterói, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Youth career | Canto do Rio 1958 |
50. Claudinho
The “Little Naymar” is currently a member of the Red Bull Bragantino club (Brazil). Claudinho received the Brasileirao League Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year honors after scoring 18 goals and finishing as the league’s top scorer last season.
Many of Europe’s top teams keep an eye on Claudinho because of his exceptional play. After his time with the Olympic team concludes, the 23-year-old midfielder will likely join the RB Leipzig club. That Claudinho plays for the Brazilian squad Red Bull Bragantino, which shares an owner with their German counterpart, is common knowledge.
| Full name | Cláudio Luiz Rodrigues Parise Leonel |
| Date of birth | 28 January 1997) |
| Place of birth | Guarulhos, Brazil |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, forward |
| Youth career | Zenit Saint Petersburg 11 |