Who is the best Brazilian player to have played for Porto?

FC Porto has been a launching pad for some great Brazilians — some passing through on the way to bigger clubs, others becoming legends on the Douro. Which stands tallest?

Mário Jardel

Prolific Brazilian striker who scored a staggering 168 goals in 175 appearances for Porto in the late 1990s, winning multiple league titles and the European Golden Boot.

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Deco

Brazilian-born midfield maestro who was the creative engine of José Mourinho's Porto side, named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year in 2004 after their Champions League triumph.

2/6

Helton

Brazilian goalkeeper who served as Porto's captain for several seasons and lifted the Europa League trophy in 2011, making over 200 appearances for the Portuguese club.

3/6

Derlei

Brazilian forward who was a member of Porto's historic 2004 Champions League-winning squad, playing a supporting role in one of the great underdog stories of European football.

4/6

Evanilson

Clinical Brazilian striker who scored consistently for Porto across multiple seasons before earning a move to Borussia Dortmund, contributing important goals in European competition.

5/6

Pepe

Though born in Brazil and having started his career there, Pepe represents Portugal internationally and spent formative seasons at Porto before his Real Madrid move.

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