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?

1

Pelé

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

2

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.

3

Neymar Jr.

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

4

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.

5

Rivaldo

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

6

Ronaldinho

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

7

Garrincha

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

8

Jairzinho

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

9

Tostão

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

10

Careca

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

11

Vavá

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

12

Gabriel Jesus

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

13

Richarlison

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