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The 11 Greatest Brazilian Players in Inter Milan History

By YPB Team

Inter Milan's history sparkles with Brazilian names who brought flair, technique, and trophies to the Nerazzurri across multiple eras. Who stands tallest?

  1. Ronaldo Nazário — ranked #11
    Ronaldo Nazário
    Phenomenon striker who joined in 1997, won the Ballon d'Or and the 1998 UEFA Cup in his first season and scored 59 goals in 98 games before injuries struck.
    1000pts
  2. Maicon — ranked #22
    Maicon
    Dominant right-back widely considered the world's best in his position during Inter's treble-winning 2009–10 season under José Mourinho.
    822pts
  3. Juan Jesus — ranked #33
    Juan Jesus
    Left-footed centre-back who arrived from Internacional in 2012 and made over 140 appearances across four seasons as a regular in Inter's defence.
    592pts
  4. Miranda — ranked #44
    Miranda
    Brazil international centre-back who joined from Atlético Madrid in 2015 and made over 120 appearances in four seasons, helping Inter return to the Champions League in 2018.
    473pts
  5. Adriano — ranked #55
    Adriano
    Powerful striker nicknamed 'The Emperor' who scored 74 goals for Inter and terrorised defences with his thunderous left foot and pace throughout the 2000s.
    401pts
  6. Maxwell — ranked #66
    Maxwell
    Elegant left-back who made over 100 appearances from 2006 to 2009 and won three consecutive Serie A titles with Inter before joining Barcelona.
    316pts
  7. Carlos Augusto — ranked #77
    Carlos Augusto
    Versatile left-sided defender signed from Monza in 2023 who won the 2023–24 Serie A title and featured in Inter's run to the 2025 Champions League final.
    315pts
  8. Thiago Motta — ranked #88
    Thiago Motta
    Brazil-born midfielder, capped by Brazil before switching to Italy, who anchored Inter's midfield from 2009 to 2012 and was part of the 2010 treble-winning side.
    215pts
  9. Júlio César — ranked #99
    Júlio César
    Goalkeeper who made nearly 300 appearances from 2005 to 2012, winning five Serie A titles and the 2010 treble, when he was named UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year.
    215pts
  10. Lúcio — ranked #1010
    Lúcio
    Commanding centre-back who joined Inter in 2009 and formed a rock-solid defensive partnership, winning the Serie A title and Champions League in 2010.
    0pts
  11. Jair — ranked #1111
    Jair
    Speedy right winger of Helenio Herrera's Grande Inter who scored the winner in the 1965 European Cup final and won two European Cups and four Serie A titles.
    0pts

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