Who is the best number 10 in Brazil national team history?

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

Pelé

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

2

Didi

Architect of Brazil's 1958 and 1962 World Cup triumphs and inventor of the 'folha seca' free kick.

3

Zico

The 'White Pelé' who led Brazil's mesmerizing 1982 team and starred for Flamengo.

4

Rivellino

Mustachioed playmaker of the 1970 World Cup champions, famed for his elastico dribble.

5

Sócrates

Cerebral captain of the iconic 1982 Brazil side, known for his backheels and political activism.

6

Gérson

Midfield brain of the 1970 World Cup-winning team, nicknamed 'Papagaio' for his commanding voice.

7

Raí

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

8

Rivaldo

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

9

Ronaldinho

Smiling magician who dazzled with Brazil and Barcelona, winning the 2002 World Cup.

10

Kaká

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

11

Neymar

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

12

Coutinho

Diminutive playmaker whose long-range strikes lit up Brazil's 2018 World Cup run.

13

Ademir da Guia

Slow-tempo Palmeiras legend revered as one of Brazil's most refined midfielders.

14

Zizinho

Pelé's own idol and the star of Brazil's 1950 World Cup squad.