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Paulao
Paulao (Paulão), Portuguese augmentative of Paulo, is shared by several Brazilian athletes: defenders Paulo Marcos de Jesus Ribeiro (born 1986, Cruzeiro, Inter) and Paulo Afonso Santos Júnior (born 1982, Braga, Betis), and volleyball Olympic champion Paulo André Jukoski da Silva (born 1963).
Paulinho
Paulinho is the nickname of Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho (born 2000), a Brazilian forward from Vasco da Gama's youth ranks who won men's football gold for Brazil at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics while at Bayer Leverkusen.
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.
Paulo Roberto Falcão
Paulo Roberto Falcão, born 1953, Brazilian midfielder and manager; idol of Internacional and AS Roma (1983 Scudetto), star of Brazil's 1982 World Cup team, later coached Brazil and Japan.
Pedro (footballer, born 1997)
Pedro (Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, born 1997, Rio de Janeiro) is the Flamengo and Brazil centre-forward, ex-Fluminense and Fiorentina, two-time Libertadores winner and Flamengo's top scorer of the 21st century.
Pedro Felipe (footballer, born 2004)
Pedro Felipe de Jesus Gomes, Brazilian centre-back born 2004 in Itajuípe, Bahia. Vitória and Palmeiras youth, Juventus Next Gen, Sassuolo loan, Racing Santander from August 2026, contract to 2030.
Pedro Lima (footballer, born 2006)
Pedro Lima (Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima), born 2006 in Cabedelo, Brazil, is a right-back from futsal and Sport Recife, sold to Wolverhampton for a record R$61 million in 2024, loaned to Porto B and São Paulo, a Brazil U17 World Cup player.
Pelé
Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), was a Brazilian footballer, the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
Philippe Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho is a Brazilian attacking midfielder, born in 1992, who Barcelona signed from Liverpool for up to £142m in 2018 and who now plays for Santos.
Rafael (footballer, born 1990)
Rafael Pereira da Silva (Rafael da Silva), Brazilian right-back born 1990 in Petrópolis; Manchester United 2008-2015 (170 apps, three Premier League titles), later Lyon, Başakşehir, and Botafogo; retired December 2024. Distinct from Rafa Silva of Portugal and judoka Rafael Silva.
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.
Rafinha (footballer, born 1993)
Rafinha (Rafael Alcântara do Nascimento), born 1993 in São Paulo, Brazilian-Spanish attacking midfielder, Barcelona La Masia graduate and 2015 treble winner, brother of Thiago, son of Mazinho; retired 22 December 2025 after Al-Arabi SC.
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.
Ramon Tanque
Ramon Tanque (Ramon de Andrade Souza, born 1998) is a Brazilian 1.88 m centre-forward; 2024/25 Cambodian Golden Boot with Visakha, 2025/26 Indonesian Super League champion with Persib, now on loan at Chennaiyin FC.
Raphinha
Raphinha (Raphael Dias Belloli), Brazilian forward born 1996 in Porto Alegre, plays for FC Barcelona (number 11, captain) and Brazil. Avaí, Vitória Guimarães, Sporting, Rennes, Leeds, then €58m to Barcelona; 34 goals in 2024/25 under Flick.
Reinier Jesus
Reinier Jesus (Reinier Jesus Carvalho, born 2002, Brasília) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who joined Real Madrid from Flamengo for €30m in 2020, made zero first-team appearances, won Olympic gold with Brazil, and signed for Atlético Mineiro in 2025.
Renan Lodi
Renan Lodi (Renan Augusto Lodi dos Santos, born 1998, Serrana, Brazil) is a Brazilian left-back with 19 caps; Athletico-PR, Atlético Madrid (LaLiga 2020-21), Forest, Marseille, Al Hilal, now Atlético Mineiro.
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.
Ricardo Goulart
Ricardo Goulart (Ricardo Goulart Pereira, Gao Late), born 1991 in São Paulo, Brazilian-Chinese second striker; Cruzeiro and Guangzhou Evergrande star, 2015 AFC Champions League top scorer, MVP and AFC Foreign Player of the Year; retired April 2023.
Ricardo Mathias
Ricardo Mathias (Ricardo Mathias da Silva), Brazilian centre-forward born 2006 in Nova Iguaçu; Internacional youth product, 34 matches and 6 goals, Gaúcho 2025 and Brazil U17/U20 titles, sold to Al-Ahli Saudi FC in December 2025.
Richarlison
Richarlison de Andrade, Brazilian forward born 1997 in Nova Venécia; played for América-MG, Fluminense, Watford, Everton, and Tottenham; Copa América 2019 and Olympic 2020 winner; Europa League 2025 with Spurs.
Riquelme Fillipi
Riquelme Fillipi (Riquelme Fillipi Marinho de Souza), Brazilian left winger born 2006 in Santo André; Palmeiras youth product, Brasileirão Sub-20 MVP 2025, sold to Inter Miami CF in September 2026.
Rivaldo
Rivaldo (Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira, born 1972, Recife), Brazilian attacking midfielder and forward; Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player 1999, Barcelona 1997–2002, 2002 World Cup and 2003 Champions League winner.
Rivellino
Rivellino (Roberto Rivellino, born 1946), Brazilian left-footed midfielder, 1970 World Cup winner, Corinthians and Fluminense idol, famed for the elástico and the Patada Atômica free kick.
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos (Roberto Carlos da Silva, born 1973) is a Brazilian left-back, 2002 World Cup winner and three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, famous for his 1997 bending free kick against France.
Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino (Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira), Brazilian forward born 1991 in Maceió; Liverpool 2015-2023 false nine, 362 games, 111 goals, six trophies; later Al-Ahli, AFC Champions League Elite 2025 winner, now Al Sadd.
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).
Robinho Júnior
Robinho Júnior (Robson de Souza Júnior, Juninho), born 2007 in Santos, is a Santos FC left-sided attacker and son of Robinho; Paulista Sub-17 top scorer 2024, professional debut July 2025, contract to April 2027.
Rodrigo Dourado
Rodrigo Dourado (Rodrigo Dourado Cunha), Brazilian defensive midfielder born 1994 in Pelotas; Internacional veteran, Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist, now at FC Juárez on loan from Club América for Apertura 2026.