Top 10 Brazilian players of all time
PELE Brazil’s haul of five World Cup titles is the highest by any team at the FIFA World Cup. As host nation for this summer’s tournament, expectations of a sixth title are high. Below is a review of the Samba Boys’ top 10 players in Brazil’s illustrious World Cup history 10. Roberto Rivelino (1965-78, 92 caps, 26 goals) Beating off a host of other footballing luminaries into 10th place is Roberto Rivelino, a man famed for pinpoint passes, exquisite skills and thunderous free kicks. Having spent most of his club career with Corinthians, Rivelino moved to Fluminense in 1973 and spent five successful years in Rio de Janeiro, winning back-to-back league titles in a team that is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the club’s history. His achievements on the world stage were even more impressive as he played a key role in the 1970 Brazil side that many believe to be the greatest football team of all time. He was named in the team of the tournament for his...