Top 5 Brazilian footballers of all time

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#3 Garrincha

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Garrincha

Garrincha became world-famous when he won the World Cup with Brazil in 1958. He scored two goals in that tournament and set up a few more to become a vital part of that great Brazil team. He achieved more success as a footballer when he starred for Brazil again in the 1962 World Cup.

Pele got injured in Brazil’s 2nd match of that tournament and could not take further part in it. Garrincha had the responsibility to deliver and he did so in dazzling style. He scored three goals and was adjudged the best player of the tournament.

Garrincha was quite possibly the greatest dribbler of all time. He had rare on ball-skills and was capable of moments of individual brilliance. He also boasted of the greatest right foot in football and played as the right-winger throughout his career.

He was a legend for Brazilian club Botafago and scored 101 goals for them in 323 matches. He also scored 12 goals in 50 matches for the national team. He won the Brazilian Championship in 1962 and 1964 and also won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot in the 1962 World Cup. He was also selected in FIFA's team of the 20th Century.

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