Last updated June 1, 2020 by Javier Argudo
Normally it is already difficult for us to choose the best players of a certain nationality. But nevertheless, in the case of Brazil, logically, the task is much more complicated. These are, for the team FUTBOLRETRO.ES, the best Brazilian soccer players in history:
JAIRZINHO
Legend of Botafogo. Jairzinho he is the only player in history capable of scoring in all the games of the World Cup final phase. Got it on Mexico in 1970, formando parte de aquella histórica selección brasileña por “los cinco dieces”. He was present in three World Cups (1966, 1970 Y 1974). One of the biggest Brazilian footballers without a doubt.
GARRINCHA
There are those who dare to say that Garrincha he was the best Brazilian soccer player in history. The truth is that this skillful winger was key to Brazil winning the World Cup 1958 Y 1962. A true idol that had a very sad ending due to his bad head. His dribbles were prodigious and, Of course, your name cannot be missing in this article.
SKIN
Sobran presentations. For many, the best player of all time. The only one who won 3 world (1958, 1962 Y 1970). myth Santos and record collector also at the individual level. Too bad he never crossed the pond to sign for some European team to see what he would have been capable of.
SOCRATES
An emblem of the Corinthians. Talk about Socrates is to talk about a different footballer. He was one of the leaders of the Brazilian team in the World Cup in Spain '82 that, although it is true that he did not win the title, She is remembered as one of the best teams of all time for her way of playing.. In addition to showing its quality within the field, he was also very influential outside of him, both socially and politically. A genius wherever you look at it.
ZICO
Another star of that Brazilian team of 1982. Possibly, the best footballer in the history of Flamengo where he conquered, among many other titles, the Liberators cup. A huge talent that could not be missing in this select group of Brazilian soccer players.
ROMARIO
One of the best strikers in football history. He won the Copa América in 1989 and the World Cup 1994 the selection. At club level, he got tired of scoring goals both in his country and in Europe (PSV, Barcelona, Valencia…). Pure magic within the area.
RIVALDO
Impossible to leave it off the list. He played the final of the World Cup in France 1998 in which Brazil fell defeated against the hosts. Later he was champion in 2002 along with players like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho O Roberto Carlos, among others. A prodigious left foot that they could enjoy, mainly, Dépor and FC Barcelona fans.
ROBERTO CARLOS
The only defense on the list. Juice 125 matches with the national team. He was part of that generation that lost the final of 1998 and won the 2002. At club level, he won practically everything, highlighting his career in Real Madrid. Their careers by the band, his shots with his left foot, sus golazos imposibles… Sin duda, one of the best Brazilian soccer players that has existed.
RONALDO
Little discussion. Possibly, the best striker in history. Two World Champion (1994 Y 2002). His level in Europe in teams like the PSV Y FC Barcelona was colossal. Although injuries weighed down his career, continued to score goals until he hung up his boots at Corinthians. Inter, Real Madrid, Milan… disfrutaron de ‘O Phenomenon’.
RONALDINHO
Few footballers have made us enjoy as Ronaldinho. The magic, the joy and self-confidence of the Brazilian amazed the world, especially at FC Barcelona which he came from French PSG. Champion with Brazil in the World Cup 2002 and author of authentic goals and dream plays that will remain forever in our memory.
We do not want to end this article without reminding Brazilian players that, surely, deserve to be among the elect. Cafu, Rivelino, Tostao, Charles Albert… la lista sería interminable.
