How many caps did Bellini win for Brazil?

Bellini won 51 caps for Brazil, scoring 0 goals.

What did Bellini win?

Bellini's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 1958, FIFA World Cup 1962.

Which clubs did Bellini play for?

CR Vasco da Gama (1952–1961), São Paulo (1962–1967), Club Athletico Paranaense (1968–1969).

Where does Bellini rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Bellini #33 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Bellini

CB leader

Caps · Brazil

Goals · Brazil

Life

1930–2014

Clubs

CR Vasco da Gama, São Paulo, Club Athletico Paranaense

Honours

FIFA World Cup 1958 · FIFA World Cup 1962

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

When the photographers at Råsunda could not see the Jules Rimet trophy on 29 June 1958, Bellini raised it above his head for them, and every winning captain since has copied the gesture. Career record: 51 caps and 0 goals for Brazil; club career at CR Vasco da Gama, São Paulo, Club Athletico Paranaense; honours include FIFA World Cup 1958, FIFA World Cup 1962.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q262826

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Career record

1952–1961	CR Vasco da Gama
1962–1967	São Paulo
1968–1969	Club Athletico Paranaense
Brazil	51 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 1958 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 1962 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

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Around Bellini in the almanac

One rank above: Gilmar at #32.

Brazil's editorial top five: Pelé · Garrincha · Ronaldinho · Ronaldo Nazário · Romário.

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