Top 15 Brazil National Team Number 10s of All Time

From mid-century pioneers to today's headline-making icons, this list spans decades of canary-yellow magic in the playmaker shirt. Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Jair da Rosa Pinto

   Inside-left who wore the number 10 for Brazil in the 1950 World Cup, including the decisive Maracanazo match against Uruguay.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Pelé

   Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil's iconic #10, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.
   933pts
3. 3
   Ronaldinho

   Smiling magician who dazzled with Brazil and Barcelona, winning the 2002 World Cup.
   902pts
4. 4
   Kaká

   2007 Ballon d'Or winner whose graceful runs powered Brazil through the 2000s.
   857pts
5. 5
   Rivellino

   Mustachioed playmaker of the 1970 World Cup champions, famed for his elastico dribble.
   857pts
6. 6
   Neymar

   Brazil's all-time top scorer and current creative talisman wearing the #10 shirt.
   755pts
7. 7
   Rodrygo

   Real Madrid forward who wore Brazil's number 10 at the 2024 Copa América in the United States.
   666pts
8. 8
   Willian

   Chelsea winger who wore Brazil's number 10 at the 2019 Copa América, which Brazil won on home soil.
   666pts
9. 9
   Leonardo

   Versatile left-footed star who wore the number 10 as Brazil won the 1997 Copa América and the 1997 Confederations Cup.
   564pts
10. 10
    Silas

    São Paulo playmaker who wore the number 10 for Brazil at the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
    564pts
11. 11
    Rivaldo

    Ballon d'Or winner and 2002 World Cup hero whose left foot powered Brazil to glory.
    444pts
12. 12
    Alex

    Playmaker who wore the number 10 and captained Brazil to the 2004 Copa América title, also wearing it at the 1999 Confederations Cup.
    444pts
13. 13
    Raí

    Elegant playmaker who captained Brazil and starred for São Paulo and PSG in the 1990s.
    303pts
14. 14
    Zico

    The 'White Pelé' who led Brazil's mesmerizing 1982 team and starred for Flamengo.
    303pts
15. 15
    Paulo Henrique Ganso

    Santos playmaker who wore Brazil's number 10 as a starter at the 2011 Copa América in Argentina.
    303pts

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