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Rodrygo
Rodrygo (Rodrygo Silva de Goes), Brazilian forward born 2001 in Osasco; Santos 2017-2019 then Real Madrid, 70 goals in 292 games, two Champions Leagues, 2022 semifinal brace vs Manchester City; Brazil international; ACL rupture March 2026 ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
Romário
Romário de Souza Faria (O Baixinho), born 1966, Brazilian centre-forward, 1994 World Cup winner, Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year; starred for Vasco, PSV, Barcelona; later senator for Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, "O Fenômeno", Brazilian striker born 1976; World Cup winner 1994 and 2002, two Ballon d'Or, three FIFA World Player of the Year awards; starred for Barcelona, Inter, and Real Madrid.
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, O Fenômeno, Brazilian striker born 1976; two-time World Cup winner (1994, 2002), 15 World Cup goals, Ballon d'Or 1997 and 2002; played PSV, Barcelona, Inter, Real Madrid, Milan, Corinthians.
Ryan Roberto
Ryan Roberto de Oliveira Dantas (born 2008, São Paulo) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who came through Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo, starred in the U20 Copa Libertadores, debuted for Flamengo in 2026, and joined Shakhtar Donetsk in June 2026.
Sávio (footballer, born 2004)
Sávio (Sávio Moreira de Oliveira, also known as Savinho), born 2004 in São Mateus, Brazil, is a Brazilian left-footed winger who broke through at Girona, played for Manchester City, and joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2026 for a reported £75m.
Sergio Mendonça
Sergio Mendonca (Sérgio de Mendonça Siqueira Filho, born 2004) is a Brazilian centre-forward, 1.91 m, who played for Botafogo U20, Maricá, Young Lions (8 goals in 19 games), and joined Isen Mulang FC in Indonesia's Super League in August 2026.
Sócrates
Sócrates (Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, 1954–2011), Brazilian doctor-captain of the 1982 World Cup team and Corinthians Democracy leader; died aged 57 in 2011.
Souza (footballer, born 2006)
Souza (João Victor de Souza Menezes, born 2006, Mauá, Brazil) is a Brazilian left-back from Santos's academy who joined Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026 and moved on loan to Porto in August 2026; a Brazil under-17 international at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
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.
Talisca
Talisca (Anderson Souza Conceição), Brazilian attacking midfielder born 1994; played for Bahia, Benfica, Besiktas, Guangzhou, Al-Nassr, Fenerbahçe, now Al-Jazira; league titles in Portugal, Turkey, China; no senior Brazil caps.
Thiago Maia
Thiago Maia, full name Thiago Maia Alencar, is a Brazilian defensive midfielder for Internacional who won Olympic gold at Rio 2016 and the 2022 Copa Libertadores with Flamengo.
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.
Tostão
Tostão (Eduardo Gonçalves de Andrade, born 1947), Brazilian forward, Cruzeiro idol and 1970 World Cup winner alongside Pelé; retired at 26 from a detached retina, then became a physician and Folha columnist.
Uilliam Barros
Uilliam Barros Pereira, Brazilian centre-forward born 1994 in Bonito, brother of retired player Vinícius; Fortaleza youth product, Copa do Nordeste 2018 winner with Sampaio Corrêa, now at Persib Bandung in Indonesia's Super League.
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.
Victor Aznar
Victor Wehbi Aznar Ussen (Víctor Aznar), Brazilian goalkeeper born 2002 in São Paulo; Cádiz CF reserve and first-team keeper, 62 appearances, 34 starts with 9 clean sheets in 2025/26 LaLiga2, then sold to Lion City Sailors in August 2026.
Viery
Viery (Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes), born 2005 in Ubá, Brazil, is a centre-back who came through Grêmio's academy, debuted in 2025, and joined Fiorentina in July 2026 for up to €17 million.
Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior (Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior), Brazilian left winger born 2000 in São Gonçalo; Flamengo academy product signed by Real Madrid for €46m in 2018; two Champions League final goals, The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024, contract to 2032.
Vitor Roque
Vitor Roque (full name Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira) is a Brazilian forward who moved from Athletico Paranaense to Barcelona in 2023 and joined Palmeiras in 2025.
Walace
Walace, full name Walace Souza Silva, is a Brazilian defensive midfielder born in 1995 in Salvador who won Olympic gold in 2016 and plays for Vitória on loan from Cruzeiro.
Wallace (footballer, born 2004)
Wallace (Wallace Gomes da Silva dos Santos, born 2004) is a Brazilian defender for Grêmio, squad number 82; distinct from the 2004-born Madureira midfielder Wallace Camilo dos Santos Leandro.
Wallace Yan
Wallace Yan (Wallace Yan de Souza Barreto, born 2005), Brazilian right-footed attacker from Flamengo's academy; 2024 U20 Libertadores top scorer, scored vs Chelsea at the 2025 Club World Cup, sold to RB Bragantino in 2026 for €6 million.
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.
William Gomes
William Gomes (born 2006, Aracaju, Brazil) is a Brazilian right winger for FC Porto, signed from São Paulo in 2025 for €10 million; he won the 2025-26 Primeira Liga and renewed to 2031 with a €100 million release clause.
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.
Willian José
Willian José (Willian José da Silva), Brazilian striker born 1991 in Porto Calvo; starred for Real Sociedad and Real Betis (Copa del Rey 2022), later Spartak Moscow and Bahia.
Zé Roberto
Zé Roberto (José Roberto da Silva Júnior) is a Brazilian former footballer who won the Champions League with Real Madrid and four Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.
Zico (footballer)
Zico (Arthur Antunes Coimbra, born 1953), Brazilian attacking midfielder, Flamengo's greatest idol and top scorer, star of the 1982 World Cup, and later player and national coach in Japan.