Brazil's current squad is dripping with world-class stars including Vinicius Jr, Rodryo and Alisson Becker. Selecao going into the summer looking for a first Copa America since 2019. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel and Bruno Guimaraes also make the top 15 list.
Brazil is arguably the most football-obsessed nation on earth. While financial, infrastructural, and environmental factors prevent the widespread participation of 11-a-side amateur football up and down South America's most populated nation, Brazilian natives are forced to find creative ways to enjoy the beautiful game. The Selecao have won the FIFA World Cup on five occasions - more than any other nation - and has developed a plethora of world-class talents who've dominated the South American, European, and the international game across history, including the legendary Pele, the step-over king Ronaldo Nazario , and the former Ballon d'Or winner Kaka .
Despite not winning a World Cup since 2002, there's no shortage of current superstars in the Brazilian national team as head coach Dorival Junior looks to inspire his side to glory, in 2026, at the impending North American-based iteration. To do that, he'll need to rely on many of the players in the list below. Ronaldo, Pele, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Kaka all feature as the greatest Brazilian players ever are ranked.
Current form Career reputation Goals Assists Technical brilliance 15 Best Brazilian Footballers Right Now [Ranked] Rank Player Club International Caps 1. Vinicius .
