The 8 Greatest Brazilian Players in Manchester City History

Brazilian talent has added Samba flair to City squads across multiple eras — attackers, midfielders, and wide players each leaving their mark in sky blue. Which was finest?

1. 1
   Fernandinho

   Defensive midfield legend who spent nine seasons at Manchester City from 2013, winning five Premier League titles and captaining the club to their first Champions League in 2023.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Savinho

   Exciting Brazilian winger signed from Girona in 2024, continuing City's long tradition of bringing top Brazilian talent to the Etihad Stadium.
   611pts
3. 3
   Gabriel Jesus

   Tenacious forward who made 236 appearances and scored 95 goals for City between 2017 and 2022, winning four Premier League titles before his move to Arsenal.
   597pts
4. 4
   Robinho

   Brazilian winger who became one of City's first marquee signings in the Abu Dhabi era in 2008, arriving from Real Madrid and giving a glimpse of the club's ambitious new direction.
   423pts
5. 5
   Ederson

   Elite goalkeeper who joined in 2017 and became a cornerstone of City's dominant era, winning multiple Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League with consistently brilliant performances.
   423pts
6. 6
   Elano

   Brazilian playmaker signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007 whose free kicks and flair made him a fan favourite during two seasons at Manchester City.
   310pts
7. 7
   Fernando

   Holding midfielder signed from Porto in 2014 who spent three seasons at City, partnering Fernandinho and winning the 2016 League Cup.
   310pts
8. 8
   Danilo

   Dependable right-back who spent two seasons at Manchester City from 2017, winning two Premier League titles and the FA Cup before departing to Juventus.
   0pts

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