Who is the best midfielder in Brazil national team history?

Brazilian midfielders have long been celebrated for artistry and intelligence — from elegant playmakers to powerful engines who defined eras. Who is the greatest of them all?

1. 1
   Zico

   The White Pelé — Brazil's greatest midfielder who was voted the best player of the 1982 World Cup team regarded as the finest never to win.
2. 2
   Sócrates

   Brazil's intellectual philosopher-footballer who was the captain and creative heart of the dazzling 1982 and 1986 World Cup squads.
3. 3
   Kaká

   Brazil's elegant and dynamic attacking midfielder who won the Ballon d'Or in 2007 and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil.
4. 4
   Roberto Rivelino

   Brazil's attacking midfielder famous for his left foot and free-kicks who starred in the 1970 World Cup and the 1974 and 1978 tournaments.
5. 5
   Casemiro

   Brazil's indispensable defensive midfielder who was the shield that allowed Brazil's creative players to flourish for over a decade.
6. 6
   Lucas Paquetá

   Brazil's most technically gifted modern midfielder who has delivered outstanding performances and established himself as an international star.
7. 7
   Philippe Coutinho

   Brazil's technically brilliant attacking midfielder who was one of the most complete playmakers Brazil has produced in recent decades.
8. 8
   Rivaldo

   Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning maestro who was a multi-positional genius, capable of playing as a striker, winger or attacking midfielder.