How many caps did Nílton Santos win for Brazil?

Nílton Santos won 75 caps for Brazil, scoring 3 goals.

Where does Nílton Santos rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Nílton Santos #11 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Mythic tier.

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Nílton Santos

Mythic LB, also LM, CB Right-footed dribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1925–2013

Clubs

Botafogo F.R.

#11

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Against Austria on 8 June 1958 he carried the ball out of his own half with Feola screaming at him to get back, ignored him all the way, and scored the second in a 3-0 win in Brazil's opening match. He won that World Cup and the next one in Chile, added the 1949 South American title, made the 1958 all-star eleven, won four Carioca championships and never once played for a club other than Botafogo. Career record: 75 caps and 3 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo F.R..

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Career record

1948–1964	Botafogo F.R.
Brazil	75 caps, 3 goals

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Around Santos in the almanac

One rank above: Neymar at #10.

One rank below: Sócrates at #12.

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