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Nenê (footballer, born 1981)
Nenê, born Anderson Luiz de Carvalho in 1981, is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who starred for Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain and, at age 44, joined Botafogo-PB in 2026.
Neto (footballer, born 1985)
Neto (Hélio Hermito Zampier Neto, b. 16 Aug 1985, Rio de Janeiro), Brazilian centre-back of Chapecoense, Santos and Guarani; 2016 LaMia crash survivor, Copa Sudamericana 2016 winner, retired 13 Dec 2019, later club director.
Neto (footballer, born 1989)
Neto, full name Norberto Murara Neto, is a Brazilian goalkeeper born in 1989 in Araxá who has played for Juventus, Valencia, Barcelona, and Bournemouth, returning to Juventus in 2026.
Paulinho (footballer, born 1988)
Paulinho (José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior, born 1988, São Paulo) is a retired Brazilian central midfielder of Corinthians, Tottenham, Guangzhou Evergrande, and Barcelona; 56 Brazil caps, 13 goals, 2013 Confederations Cup winner, retired 2024, now a sporting director.
Paulo Henrique Ganso
Paulo Henrique Ganso (Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima), Brazilian attacking midfielder born 1989 in Ananindeua; Santos 2011 and Fluminense 2023 Copa Libertadores winner, later São Paulo, Sevilla, Amiens; 8 Brazil caps.
Rafinha (footballer, born 1985)
Rafinha, full name Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza (born 1985, Londrina), Brazilian right-back; Schalke 04 and Bayern München, 2013 treble, 18 Bayern trophies, retired July 2025; distinct from Rafinha Alcântara and Raphinha.
Ramires
Ramires (Ramires Santos do Nascimento, born 1987), Brazilian midfielder; Olympic bronze 2008, Chelsea 2010-16 (251 games, 34 goals, 2012 Champions League), two World Cups, retired 2020.
Renato Augusto
Renato Soares de Oliveira Augusto, Brazilian central midfielder born 1988 in Rio de Janeiro; played for Flamengo, Bayer Leverkusen, Corinthians, Beijing Guoan, and Fluminense, won 2016 Olympic gold, 673 games, 96 goals, retired September 2025.
Robinho
Robinho (Robson de Souza, born 1984, São Vicente) is a Brazilian former forward for Santos, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Milan, 100 Brazil caps, now serving a nine-year Italian rape sentence in Brazil since March 2024; distinct from namesake Robson Azevedo da Silva (born 1995).
Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho (Ronaldinho Gaúcho), Brazilian attacking midfielder and wide forward born 1980 in Porto Alegre; won the 2002 World Cup, two FIFA World Player of the Year awards (2004, 2005), the 2005 Ballon d'Or, and two La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League with Barcelona; retired 2018, planning a 2026 Ravenna return.
Taison
Taison (Taison Barcellos Freda, born 1988, Pelotas) is a Brazilian left winger for PAOK; ex-Shakhtar Donetsk captain with six Ukrainian league titles, 8 Brazil caps, and Copa Libertadores 2010 winner with Internacional.
Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva (Thiago Emiliano da Silva), "O Monstro", Brazilian centre-back from Rio de Janeiro; Fluminense, Milan, PSG, and Chelsea, 113 Brazil caps, 2021 Champions League winner, back at Fluminense in 2026.
Vágner Love
Vágner Love, full name Vágner Silva de Souza, is a Brazilian retired striker born in 1984, best known for CSKA Moscow, where he won the 2005 UEFA Cup.
Weverton
Weverton (Weverton Pereira da Silva), Brazilian goalkeeper born 1987 in Rio Branco, Acre; Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist who saved Nils Petersen's penalty in the final, Palmeiras record holder, Grêmio keeper, and Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad member.
Willian (footballer, born 1988)
Willian (Willian Borges da Silva) is a Brazilian footballer known for seven seasons at Chelsea and the most Premier League appearances by a South American player.