Team created by a collaborative effort of 27DONI72, Milos, StuartBannigan and gurkenjoe93











Honours:

• FIFA World Cup

Winners (5): 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
Runners-up (2): 1950, 1998
Third place (2): 1938, 1978
Fourth place (2): 1974, 2014

• FIFA Confederations Cup

Winners (4): 1997, 2005, 2009, 2013
Runners-up (1): 1999
Fourth place (1): 2001

• Copa América

Winners (9): 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019
Runners-up (12): 1921, 1925, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1953, 1957, 1959, 1983, 1991, 1995, 2021
Third place (7): 1916, 1917, 1920, 1942, 1959, 1975, 1979
Fourth place (3): 1923, 1956, 1963


COACH: Mário ZAGALLO




The best ever Brazilian players 23-man squad



GOALKEEPERS:

● GILMAR
● Cláudio TAFFAREL

DEFENDERS:

● Mauro RAMOS
● NÍLTON SANTOS
● DJALMA SANTOS
● BELLINI
● Carlos ALBERTO
● EDINHO
● Roberto CARLOS

MIDFIELDERS:

● DIDI
● ZITO
● GÉRSON
● RIVELINO
● ZICO
● FALCÃO
● TONINHO CEREZO

FORWARDS:

● ZIZINHO
● GARRINCHA
● PELÉ
● JAIRZINHO
● ROMÁRIO
● RONALDO
● RIVALDO


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RESERVES:


GOALKEEPERS:

● BARBOSA
● Émerson LEÃO
● DIDA

DEFENDERS:

● DOMINGOS DA GUIA
● ORLANDO
● Luís PEREIRA
● OSCAR
● JÚNIOR
● BRANCO
● ALDAIR
● CAFU
● LUCIO
● THIAGO SILVA

MIDFIELDERS:

● DANILO ALVIM
● BAUER
● Mário ZAGALLO
● CLODOALDO
● DIRCEU
● SÓCRATES
● DUNGA
● MAURO SILVA
● RONALDINHO
● KAKÁ

FORWARDS:

● Arthur FRIEDENREICH
● LEÔNIDAS
● JAIR
● ADEMIR
● JULINHO
● VAVÁ
● TOSTÃO
● CARECA
● BEBETO
● NEYMAR

Yeah, I would put Julio Cesar in front of Castilho too. But maybe his presence in 2014 will keep him out of the selection to some supporters.

As for Alisson and Ederson, I really don't remember another time that Brazil had one (much less two) goalkeepers considered among the best in the world. But I think they still need to prove themselves in the Brazilian team

I agree. But what many people doesnt know, Barbosa was blamed because of the 1950 defeat as well. Actually, more than Julio Cesar was. It took time for people forgot about that and "forgive" him and Barbosa is listed here (IMO, fairly listed). So, if he can be here, Julio Cesar also can.




Agreed. It is because Brazil doesnt have tradition for the greatest goalkeepers. It is our weak point. I would say Brazil's historic level for goalkeepers and center-backs is bellow than other traditional football countries. Maybe defensive midfielders too. So, our competitiveness for those position is lower.

The addition of Rivaldo is fair. Criteria in national teams is something very difficult because on one side we have extremely skilled players who have not won anything. In my opinion Rivaldo is a better player than Sócrates and was certainly more present while representing Brazil, having one of the greatest individual performances in a World Cup for the country.

I find it interesting to discuss Edinho's situation as well (maybe Cerezo's, but I understand that he is there for a tactical need, so leave it alone). Edinho, although he is one of the best defenders Brazil has ever produced, doesn't even come close to being one of the most important ones. Guys like Domingos da Guia, Luís Pereira, Aldair, Lúcio and even Orlando had more important, decisive and winning appearances than him.

Casemiro can be included in reserves. I'd replace Zagallo who was much more of a tactical player than anything else.

About Edinho: he has no place in the first team. There's absolutely no reason and no valid argument to put him ahead of the likes of Da Guia, Lúcio, Aldair or Thiago Silva. The entire squad is build with importance for the NT being the most relevant aspect and for some reason he is the only exception.

It's striking to me that Ronaldinho isn't in the top 11 of one of the best ever, and not just in Brazil. Is there a special reason for that? Don't you like him in Brazil, don't appreciate him enough? It turns out that Rivaldo is better than him. Ridiculous! If it weren't for Ronaldinho, they wouldn't have won that fifth title in 2002.

Rivaldo scored 5 goals in the same World Cup, becoming the second best top scorer in the competition behind Ronaldo, and that after finishing runner-up in the previous World Cup as Brazil second best scorer. Is all that irrelevant?

When we will create top 11 of Brazilian addicted to viados, hooker and alcohol he will be for sure in.
2006 World Cup is enough to be out from here.
In 2002 he did a good tournament as long as tons of other player in the history of Brazil, nothing really special.

You should have been eliminated from England then. Ronaldinho saved you. But it's not about that, it's about the fact that many experts rank him among the best ever, but well, you Brazilians probably know him best. I can't imagine the best 23 without him. Cheers

Was Ronaldinho one of the most gifted players in Brazil's history? Yes, absolutely. But the thing is, skills alone aren't the only factor that has to be considered when compiling all star team, especially when it comes to big teams like Brazil.

Just like Julio Cesar, Alisson and Dida were better goalkeepers than Taffarel but he was more important than them for national team.
These national teams aren't a selection of best players.