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Brazil · 1958–62

Bellini

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed leader
Rating
88
Caps
51
Goals
0
Life
1930–2014
Clubs
CR Vasco da Gama, São Paulo, Club Athletico Paranaense
#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. He captained Brazil to that first world title, collected a second winner's medal in 1962 without playing a minute in Chile, and finished with 51 caps and three Carioca titles at Vasco da Gama. Career record: 51 caps and 0 goals for Brazil; club career at CR Vasco da Gama, São Paulo, Club Athletico Paranaense.

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Career record

1952–1961CR Vasco da Gama
1962–1967São Paulo
1968–1969Club Athletico Paranaense
Brazil51 caps, 0 goals

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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.