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Ícaro Da Conceição
Ícaro Da Conceição (Ícaro Geovane da Conceição Nascimento) is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in 2007 in Sergipe, who plays for Club América in Mexico's Liga MX.
Igor Paixão
Igor Paixão (Igor Guilherme Barbosa da Paixão, born 2000, Macapá) is a Brazilian inverted left winger from Coritiba who starred at Feyenoord (Dutch Footballer of the Year 2024–25) and joined Olympique de Marseille in 2025 for a club-record €35 million.
Jair Cunha
Jair Cunha (Jair Paula da Cunha Filho), born 2005 in Orlândia, Brazil, is a 1.98m centre-back from the Santos academy who played for Botafogo, joined Nottingham Forest in July 2025, and earned his first senior Brazil call-up in September 2026.
Jairzinho
Jairzinho (Jair Ventura Filho, born 1944), nicknamed O Furacão, Brazilian right winger for Botafogo and Cruzeiro; scored in every match of Brazil's 1970 World Cup win, 7 goals, Silver Boot.
Jakson Follmann
Jakson Follmann, Brazilian goalkeeper, Chapecoense reserve and one of six survivors of LaMia Flight 2933 (28 November 2016, 71 dead); right leg amputated; later Popstar winner, motivational speaker, and author.
Jô
Jô (João Alves de Assis Silva, born 1987) is a Brazilian retired centre-forward, Corinthians idol and Neo Química Arena top scorer, 2013 Libertadores winner with Atlético Mineiro, 2017 Brasileirão best player, and Brazil's 2013 Confederations Cup winner.
João Costa (footballer, born 2005)
João Costa (João Gabriel e Costa Cesco), born 2005 in Umuarama, is a Portuguese-Brazilian left-footed winger; Palmeiras and Corinthians youth, Roma debutant, Al-Ettifaq player (44 matches, 4 goals), loaned to Cruzeiro in August 2026.
João Cruz (footballer, born 2006)
João Cruz, full name João Victor Machado Cruz, is a Brazilian attacking midfielder for Athletico Paranaense who has been capped by Brazil at under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels.
João Pedro (footballer, born 2001)
João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, Brazilian forward born 2001 in Ribeirão Preto; Fluminense, Watford, Brighton, then Chelsea from July 2025; 2025 Club World Cup winner, 20 goals in 2025/26, Brazil international.
Joelinton
Joelinton (Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira, born 1996) is a Brazilian midfielder for Newcastle United and Brazil. Signed as a £40m record striker in 2019, he was reinvented as a midfielder under Eddie Howe, winning the club's 2021/22 Player of the Year award.
Jonathan Jesus
Jonathan Jesus (Jonathan de Jesus Alves, born 2004, São Vicente, Brazil) is a Brazilian centre-back for Cruzeiro, signed from Ceará in 2024 for R$ 8 million, a converted former forward who became a starter under Artur Jorge.
Jorge Meurer
Jorge Meurer (Jorge Meurer Bartholdy), born 2001 in Santa Cruz do Sul, is a Brazilian goalkeeper, 1.95 m, who played for Pelotas, Grêmio, and Ceará SC before moving to Java United, Indonesia.
José Kléberson
José Kléberson Pereira, known as Kleberson, is a Brazilian former defensive midfielder who won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and became the first Brazilian player to sign for Manchester United.
Juan Jesus
Juan Jesus (Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus, born 1991, Belo Horizonte) is a Brazilian left-footed centre-back at Venezia, formerly Internacional, Inter, Roma, and Napoli, winning two Serie A titles and London 2012 Olympic silver.
Juliano Belletti
Juliano Belletti (Juliano Haus Belletti, born 1976, Cascavel, Brazil), Brazilian right-back who scored the winning goal in Barcelona's 2006 Champions League final win over Arsenal; now Barça Atlètic coach, renewed to 2027.
Júlio Baptista
Júlio Baptista (Júlio César Clemente Pereira Baptista), "La Bestia", Brazilian midfielder-forward born 1981; played for São Paulo, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Roma, Cruzeiro; won Copa América 2004/2007; now São Paulo under-20 coach.
Júlio César (football goalkeeper, born 1979)
Júlio César (Júlio César Soares de Espíndola), Brazilian goalkeeper born 1979 in Duque de Caxias; Inter Milan great (300 caps, five Scudetti, 2009-10 Champions League) and Brazil's No. 1 from 2007 to 2014, distinct from the younger Bragantino namesake.
Juninho Paulista
Juninho Paulista (Oswaldo Giroldo Júnior, born 1973), Brazilian attacking midfielder, 2002 World Cup winner, three-time Middlesbrough player and 1996-97 Premier League Player of the Season; later CBF national team coordinator.
Juninho Pernambucano
Juninho Pernambucano is a Brazilian former attacking midfielder who won seven straight Ligue 1 titles with Lyon and is football's most prolific recorded free-kick scorer.
Junior Messias
Junior Messias, full name Junior Walter Messias, is a Brazilian forward who plays for Genoa in Serie A and previously won the Scudetto with Milan.
Kaique Kenji
Kaique Kenji (Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa), Brazilian left winger born 2006 in São Paulo, plays for Cruzeiro; son of ex-Brazil left-back Kléber, Brazil U20 player, contract to 2028.
Kaká
Kaká (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite), Brazilian attacking midfielder born 1982; 2002 World Cup winner, 2007 Ballon d'Or and Champions League winner with AC Milan, later Real Madrid and Orlando City, retired 2017.
Kauã Prates
Kauã Prates (Kauã Prates de Almeida, born 2008) is a Brazilian left-back for Borussia Dortmund, signed from Cruzeiro in 2026; Bundesliga debut August 2026 vs Hamburger SV, Brazil U17 CONMEBOL champion 2025.
Kauã Santos
Kauã Santos (Kauã Morais Vieira dos Santos, born 2003, Vassouras) is a Brazilian goalkeeper for Eintracht Frankfurt, signed from Flamengo's U20 in 2023; second Brazilian keeper in the Bundesliga and a Brazil U20 international.
Kauê (footballer, born 2004)
Kauê (Kauê Rodrigues Pessanha, born 2004, Quissamã), Brazilian midfielder developed at Botafogo, 2024 Libertadores and Brasileirão winner, transferred to FC Porto B in July 2025; distinct from Corinthians goalkeeper Kauê born 2004.
Kenedy (footballer)
Kenedy (Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento, born 1996) is a Brazilian left-footed winger who joined Chelsea from Fluminense in 2015, spent years on loan at Newcastle, Getafe, Granada and Flamengo, then played for Real Valladolid and now Pachuca.
Leandro Damião
Leandro Damião (Leandro Damião da Silva dos Santos), Brazilian centre-forward born 1989 in Jardim Alegre. Copa Libertadores 2010 and Recopa 2011 winner with Internacional, 108 club goals, Olympic silver at London 2012, 18 Brazil caps; retired April 2025.
Leonardo Araújo
Leonardo Araújo (Leonardo Nascimento de Araújo), born 1969, Brazilian 1994 World Cup winner, ex-Milan and PSG player, later Milan and PSG sporting director, Inter coach, now FIGC advisor to Paolo Maldini; distinct from the 2002-born Portuguese analyst of the same name.
Leônidas (footballer, born 1913)
Leônidas da Silva, the Diamante Negro (Black Diamond), Brazilian centre forward born 6 September 1913, died 24 January 2004; 1938 World Cup top scorer with 7 goals, São Paulo FC star 1942-1950, credited with the bicycle kick.
Luca Meirelles
Luca Oliveira Meirelles, Brazilian centre-forward born 2007 in Goiânia, Santos academy graduate, joined Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2025; Série B and Ukrainian champion, CIES-valued at €32 million.