People Rank: Best Brazilian Soccer Player To Ever Live
- April 11, 2024
- Santiago
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PEOPLE RANK: THE BEST BRAZILIAN SOCCER PLAYER TO EVER LIVE
Brazil is a country widely known for its soccer revolved culture. It’s no surprise that raw talent breeds in the Brazilian streets. From Ronaldinho to Neymar and many others, Brazilians have a way of playing the beautiful that revolves around flair.
Brazilian soccer players have left an indelible mark on the sport’s history. The question becomes, who is the greatest Brazilian of all time?
Pelé
No list of Brazilian soccer greats would be complete without the legendary Pelé. Pelé is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. However, one argument one can make is that the level of competition across the board is not the same as it is today. This implies that even though Pele was by far the greatest of his generation, is he the greatest ever?
- Position(s): Forward
- Date of birth: October 23, 1940
- Place of birth: Três Corações, Brazil
- Most Notable Club: Santos
Ronaldo Nazário
Known simply as Ronaldo, this Brazilian striker was unstoppable during his prime. Ronaldo’s ability to bounce back from severe injuries and maintain his status as one of the best players in the world speaks volumes about his talent and determination.
- Full name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
- Position(s): Forward
- Date of birth: September 22, 1976
- Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Most Notable Club: Real Madrid
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Zico, is revered as one of Brazil’s greatest midfielders. He spent most of his club career with Flamengo, where he achieved legendary status, and his influence on the development of Brazilian football is immeasurable.
- Full name: Arthur Antunes Coimbra
- Position(s): Attacking midfielder
- Date of birth: March 3, 1953
- Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Most Notable Club: Flamengo
Ronaldinho
With his infectious smile and unparalleled skill, Ronaldinho captured the hearts of football fans worldwide. His creativity, audacity, and flair made him a joy to watch on the pitch. Whether it was his mesmerizing dribbles, inch-perfect through balls, or audacious long-range strikes, Ronaldinho was pure magic.
- Full name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
- Position(s): Attacking midfielder
- Date of birth: March 21, 1980
- Place of birth: Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Most Notable Club: Barcelona
Garrincha
Although off-field issues marred his career, Garrincha is regarded as one of the greatest dribblers ever. He possessed extraordinary agility, balance, and close control.
- Full name: Manuel Francisco dos Santos
- Position(s): Right winger
- Date of birth: October 28, 1933
- Place of birth: Magé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Most Notable Club: Botafogo
Santiago
Santiago is a sports enthusiast, fitness lover, writer, entrepreneur, and owner of letusrank.com. Born in Cali, Colombia, before moving to the sunny shores of Florida at the age of 7, Santiago has played soccer for as long as he can remember and has no plans to stop playing.
In pursuing a well-rounded athletic lifestyle, Santiago discovered the world of weightlifting and boxing at 13. Santiago would attend a local boxing gym and go to neighborhood backyard fights, where kids his age would put on gloves and box.
Let Us Rank reflects the passion and experience he's gained outside of his professional life, a digital canvas where he shares his insights into the sports he's been following for over 20 years—Soccer, boxing, and MMA.
Whether dissecting a soccer match or predicting an MMA or boxing fight, he aims to inspire, educate, and foster a community that shares a passion for sports and an active and vibrant lifestyle.
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