The 10 Greatest Brazilian Players in Bayern Munich History

Bayern Munich's Brazilian imports won multiple Bundesliga titles and European glory — some brief stopoffs, others becoming club icons. Which was the greatest?

1. 1
   Jorginho

   1994 World Cup-winning right-back who spent three seasons at Bayern from 1992, helping the club win the 1993–94 Bundesliga title.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Giovane Élber

   Prolific 'Samba Striker' who scored 140 goals in 266 appearances for Bayern, becoming the third-highest scoring non-German in Bundesliga history and winning multiple league titles.
   930pts

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3. 3
   Luiz Gustavo

   Tough-tackling defensive midfielder who joined from Hoffenheim in January 2011 and was a key member of the squad that won the 2013 treble.
   849pts
4. 4
   Douglas Costa

   Agile and direct Brazilian winger who made 77 appearances and contributed to 41 goals across two seasons at Bayern, winning four Bundesliga titles with his pace and skill.
   795pts
5. 5
   Rafinha

   The most decorated Brazilian in Bayern's history, winning 18 titles in 8 years including the 2013 Champions League treble, making 266 appearances across multiple positions.
   721pts
6. 6
   Lúcio

   Elegant and powerful centre-back who won three domestic doubles during his five seasons at Bayern Munich, captaining the side and providing commanding leadership in defence.
   538pts
7. 7
   Dante

   Accomplished centre-back who joined Bayern in 2012 and immediately won the treble in his first season, also earning Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup medals.
   424pts
8. 8
   Philippe Coutinho

   Gifted Brazilian playmaker who joined Bayern on loan in 2019 and then permanently, scoring 17 goals in 49 appearances including in the 2020 Champions League campaign.
   289pts
9. 9
   Paulo Sérgio

   1994 World Cup winner who joined from Roma in 1999 and partnered Giovane Élber up front, winning the 2001 Champions League and two Bundesliga titles.
   0pts
10. 10
    Zé Roberto

    Versatile left-sided midfielder who had two spells at Bayern between 2002 and 2009, winning four Bundesliga titles and four DFB-Pokals with his tireless running.
    0pts

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