How many caps did Rivellino win for Brazil?

Rivellino won 92 caps for Brazil, scoring 26 goals.

Which clubs did Rivellino play for?

S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1965–1974), Fluminense (1974–1978), Al Hilal SFC (1979–1981).

Where does Rivellino rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rivellino #16 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Mythic tier.

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Rivellino

Mythic CAM

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1946

Clubs

S.C. Corinthians Paulista, Fluminense, Al Hilal SFC

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Mexican crowds at the 1970 World Cup named his left foot the patada atómica, the atomic kick, after the free kick that bent round the Czechoslovak wall in Guadalajara on 3 June. Brazil's number 11 won the 1970 World Cup and made the tournament's all-star team, took third place in 1978, and collected two Rio championships at Fluminense and a Saudi league title at Al-Hilal. Career record: 92 caps and 26 goals for Brazil; club career at S.C. Corinthians Paulista, Fluminense, Al Hilal SFC.

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Career record

1965–1974	S.C. Corinthians Paulista
1974–1978	Fluminense
1979–1981	Al Hilal SFC
Brazil	92 caps, 26 goals

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Around Rivellino in the almanac

One rank above: Jairzinho at #15.

One rank below: Roberto Carlos at #17.

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