Who is the best player in Brazil national team history?

Brazil has produced more legendary footballers than almost any nation — who is the greatest player in Seleção history?

Pelé

Three-time World Cup winner widely considered the greatest footballer of all time.

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Ronaldo R9

Two-time World Cup winner and 1994 and 2002 tournament top scorer, known as 'The Phenomenon'.

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Ronaldinho

2002 World Cup winner and 2004–2005 FIFA World Player of the Year, renowned for his dazzling skill.

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Garrincha

1958 and 1962 World Cup winner, considered Pelé's greatest teammate and a dribbling genius.

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Zico

Never won a World Cup but widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in history.

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Romário

1994 World Cup winner and 1994 FIFA World Player of the Year, a lethal and prolific striker.

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Rivaldo

1999 FIFA World Player of the Year and 2002 World Cup winner with dazzling technique.

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Roberto Carlos

2002 World Cup winner known for his thunderous free kicks and attacking left-back play.

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Cafu

Brazil's most-capped player and 1994 and 2002 World Cup winner at right back.

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Neymar

Brazil's all-time leading scorer and the country's modern flag-bearer, despite no World Cup win.

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Sócrates

Leader of the Corinthians Democracy movement and captain of Brazil's flamboyant 1982 World Cup side.

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Jairzinho

Scored in every match of the 1970 World Cup, a feat unmatched in tournament history.

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Bebeto

1994 World Cup winner whose partnership with Romário is one of the greatest in football history.

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Tostão

Key forward in Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup-winning side alongside Pelé.

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