Who is the best player in Brazil national team history?

The Brazil national team is widely regarded as the greatest football nation of all time. Cast your vote for the player who best defined the Seleção — from golden-age maestros to modern icons.

1

Pelé

Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil's all-time top scorer, widely regarded as the greatest footballer ever.

2

Ronaldo R9

Two-time World Cup winner and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, known as 'The Phenomenon' for his devastating pace and finishing.

3

Ronaldinho

2005 Ballon d'Or winner whose magical dribbling, flair, and joy made him one of the most entertaining players ever.

4

Garrincha

Two-time World Cup winner nicknamed 'Little Bird', considered by many the greatest dribbler in football history.

5

Zico

Regarded as one of the greatest players never to win a World Cup, Zico was Brazil's creative genius in the 1970s–80s.

6

Romário

Prolific goal poacher and 1994 World Cup winner whose instinct in the box made him nearly unstoppable.

7

Rivaldo

1999 Ballon d'Or winner and 2002 World Cup champion, known for his technical brilliance and spectacular volleys.

8

Roberto Carlos

Widely considered the greatest left-back of all time, renowned for thunderous free-kicks and relentless attacking runs.

9

Cafu

Two-time World Cup winner and arguably the greatest right-back in history, known for his energy and consistency.

10

Neymar

Brazil's all-time leading scorer with over 79 international goals, a generational talent who has carried the national team.

11

Bebeto

1994 World Cup winner and prolific striker who formed a legendary partnership with Romário.

12

Didi

Inventor of the 'folha seca' free-kick technique and a key figure in Brazil's 1958 and 1962 World Cup triumphs.

13

Sócrates

Captain of the iconic 1982 Brazil squad, a visionary playmaker known for his philosophy and creativity.

14

Tostão

Vital attacking force in Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup-winning side alongside Pelé and Jairzinho.

15

Jairzinho

Scored in every match of the 1970 World Cup, the only player ever to do so, earning the nickname 'The Hurricane'.

16

Falcão

Called 'The King of Rome' for his exploits with AS Roma, Falcão was Brazil's midfield maestro in the 1982 squad.