#6 Romario
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Role: Striker
Country: Brazil
Caps: 70
Goals: 55
Clubs: Vasco da Gama, PSV, Barcelona, Flamengo, Valencia, Fluminense, Miami FC, Adelaide United, America RJ
FIFA 14 Rating: 90
His goal-scoring heroics at the 1994 World Cup delivered the title to Brazil. He was given the Golden Ball at the tournament and went on to win the FIFA World Player of the Year. In an internet poll in 1999, he came in fifth in the list for FIFA Player of the Century. The 48-year-old is the third highest goalscorer for the Selecao in their history. His club career was at its peak during his stint with Barcelona. After netting 39 goals in just two seasons at the Nou Camp, the maverick striker courted controversies. He was fined for punching Sevilla's Diego Simeone and also fell out with club manager Johan Cryuff.
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