World Cup 2018: 5 great Brazilians who never got a World Cup winner's medal

Soccer - Careca
Careca scored five goals at the 1986 world cup.

#1 Zico

Soccer - Zico
Zico is the most celebrated Brazilian footballer since Pele.

And finally, it's the name you all came looking for, Arthur Antunes Coimbra or Zico. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, he was an exceptional passer of the ball and scored over 500 goals in his career. Apart from being technically proficient, Zico possessed the iconic 'Brazilian flair', earning him the nickname 'White Pele'.

With 48 goals in 71 internationals, Zico is the highest scoring midfielder in Brazil's history. His World Cup journey began in 1978, where he scored a penalty against Peru and had a goal disallowed against Sweden. Four years later, Zico became part of the best Brazilian side to never win the World Cup. Scoring four goals and producing countless amazing moments on the pitch, he attained a global fan-following.

The 1986 FIFA World Cup gave him one last opportunity to win the coveted trophy. But, as discussed earlier, Brazil lost in quarterfinals to France in a match where Zico missed a penalty during regular time. Today, we remember him alongside Cruyff, Di Stefano and Platini as one of the greatest ever to never win the World Cup.

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