The history of Brazilian footballers is unique. Many have made mouth-watering performances over the years, especially in the World Cup. Brazil winners of five World Cup’s, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They are always up there with the best fighting for that title. However, without that brilliant “number one”, it’s been difficult in the last four World Cup tournaments. These tournaments took place in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
Pelè was unique. He will always be “the special one”. With his brilliance, he showed Europe how a teenage footballer should take on the World.
The 1970 World Cup is truly memorable. It featured that iconic save from Gordon Banks. Of course, the competition was won in Mexico. Everything stood still. This was like a “landmark.” The Brazil team had won the hearts of everyone. Who could dislike football played this way?
They are seen as artists. Each has a name. It is given to them in various terms by someone. I don’t know if there is a special ceremony, but each has their name in Brazil. They have an artist name. It’s fantastic.
Going straight into the present time we find them with natural talent and some fantastic names. The first to mention is the striker, Hulk. Really great, really funny, really just brilliant, what a great way to name a footballer. just four letters and so accurate. Givanildo Vieira de Sousa is Hulk’s real name. But why call him that? Hulk is a brilliant name for this player. He has turned 32 and is now playing his game in China with Shanghai SIPG. He has represented Zenit and Porto as well being a big hit in the J-League.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento is like a song. It is also a great name with grace. However, we all know that just saying “Pelè” sounds so correct and fantastic. What a player, what a name, and again just four small letters, quick and easy to say in all languages. One player who is less famous for his game than Hulk and Pelè is midfielder Bismarck Barreto Faria. He is simply known as Bismarck. He was a young sensation and made his name in the national team as a teenager. He didn’t shine in the World Cup, but was part of that 1989 Copa America winning team.
Looking at goalkeepers, some of them were great. In the past years, the once troubled position is now covered by one of the best players in the World. This player is the Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson. What a great name, Alisson Becker, sounds like a name for an English detective, not a Brazilian footballer.
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In the current Brazilian national team, other English names are found. The Everton duo, Richarlison and Bernard, stand out. And, of course, Everton himself. 23 year old Everton is still a young player, representing Gremio. Not to forget Walace, Fred and Malcom.
Turning back the time again, Zico and Felix are two to remember. The magic of Zico was evident in the 1982 World Cup. His shooting skills were never really seen before. To follow up, Eder was not bad either. Four letter names and shooting power seldom seen on the planet earth.
Among those, “The Busby Babes”. They are also known for those great years with Sir Alex Ferguson. However, as we look at history, they are also “United” with a number of Brazilian players. Fred is one on their books. The twin brothers, Fabio and Rafael have pasted their names in the Old Trafford history.
Bebeto was an iconic player. He was a striker who was mostly in the shadows of Romario. What a player and what a link-up partner he was. Another that shined in Serie A was Pato. The dominance of great names and great Brazilian players are evidence worldwide. Despite not having Ronaldinho and Ronaldo in their squad anymore, they are not worried. Those players are the past. The future looks bright. We just close this story with “Vagner Love”.
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