
Known for a World Cup winner and one of the three creators of the 1970 team alongside Pelé and Tostão, both of whom are on the list. His club record is thin, only state championships, but criterion 1 settles it before club titles are reached. Keeping Sócrates and Falcão while cutting Rivellino inverts the standard. Biggest achievements: World Cup winner 1970, three goals in the tournament including the free kick against Czechoslovakia; named in the 1970 World Cup all-star team; 92 caps for Brazil.
One rank above: Jairzinho at #15.
One rank below: Roberto Carlos at #17.
Brazil's editorial top five: Pelé · Garrincha · Ronaldinho · Ronaldo Nazário · Romário.