Top Ten Best Football Teams of All Time

Modified May 29, 2018 09:46 GMT

#4 Brazil (1958-1962)

garrincha and pele — Garrincha and Pele were two of the greatest players of all time

The legendary Brazilian side won two World Cups back to back with absolute legends of the game like Pele, Garrincha and Didi playing key roles in their triumph.

This team won two back-to-back World Cups - in South America and Europe. They had a world class player in almost every position (except perhaps central defence) and is the only team to have included two all-time legends (Pele and Garrincha), who would be the star players of two consecutive world cups.

Their World Cup triumph in 1962 was even more impressive as they acheived that without the injured Pele. Garrincha played a starring role in 1962 mesmerising defences with his mazy runs and dribbles. The team was an absolute joy to watch and the legend of Pele and Garrincha was bron due to their stunning performances during these two World Cups.

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