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?

1

Pelé

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

2

Ronaldo R9

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

3

Ronaldinho

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

4

Garrincha

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

5

Zico

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

6

Romário

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

7

Rivaldo

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

8

Roberto Carlos

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

9

Cafu

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

10

Neymar

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

11

Sócrates

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

12

Jairzinho

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

13

Bebeto

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

14

Tostão

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