Who is the best striker in Brazil national team history?

From Pelé-era legends to modern-day finishers, Brazil has produced strikers of extraordinary quality across every decade of football. Which one truly stands above the rest?

Pelé

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

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Romário

Brazil's clinical and cunning striker who won the 1994 World Cup and is one of the deadliest finishers in the history of the game.

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Neymar Jr.

Brazil's all-time top scorer who surpassed Pelé's record and combined extraordinary skill with prolific goal-scoring.

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Bebeto

Brazil's poised striker who was lethal in front of goal and formed one of football's iconic partnerships with Romário at USA 94.

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Rivaldo

Brazil's Ballon d'Or winner who could play as a striker or attacking midfielder and scored spectacular goals throughout his career.

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Ronaldinho

Brazil's most naturally gifted player who combined wizardry with goal-scoring in an unforgettable international career.

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Garrincha

The Little Bird — Brazil's magical right winger who was the outstanding player of the 1962 World Cup and mesmerized defenders.

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Jairzinho

Brazil's extraordinary winger who scored in every match of the 1970 World Cup, helping Brazil win the greatest tournament ever played.

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Tostão

Brazil's intelligent centre-forward who was one of the key players of the legendary 1970 World Cup-winning team.

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Careca

Brazil's prolific striker of the 1980s who was one of the most feared forwards in the world during his peak years.

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Vavá

Brazil's two-time World Cup-winning striker (1958 and 1962) who scored in both finals.

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Gabriel Jesus

Brazil's hard-working and multi-dimensional forward who represented Brazil extensively and scored prolifically at international level.

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Richarlison

Brazil's energetic and prolific modern forward who has established himself as one of Brazil's key attacking players.

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