Despite fading into obscurity in recent times, Fábio Aurélio was once one of Europe’s most complete, naturally gifted full-backs. Then the injuries struck
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Underrated for much of his career, flying under the radar, the stats and the glory suggests that Rafinha is one of Brazil’s great modern full-backs
Kléberson lacked the quality to play at the highest level, becoming a prime example of just how misleading success in a World Cup tournament can be
Long before joining Arsenal, Eduardo had overcome a number of challenges, but he rose above them all. Sadly, a horrific leg break would change everything
Try as they might, studying his game as fervently as they can, nobody will ever strike a dead ball quite like Juninho Pernambucano. Nobody
Despite issues with his weight and attitude, Aílton was to overcome his challenges and display his undoubted talent in Germany at Werder Bremen
It’s incredible to think that a man born in 1970s Yugoslavia could become a 21st-century Brazilian idol, but that’s exactly what Dejan Petković achieved
Romário’s divine partnership with Bebeto must be seen to believed, as stats alone could never do justice to the beautiful art they created on the pitch
It’s staggering that a man who overcame a year away from football due to something as serious as tuberculosis still has his mental strength questioned
Famous for the staggering number of goals he scored, Rogério Ceni was also a brilliant goalkeeper and a world-class leader for Sao Paulo
Battling conventions and misogyny off the pitch while transforming perceptions on it, Marta’s skill and emotive cries helped revolutionise women’s football
We speak to Paulo Freitas, Football Manager’s Head of Research for Brazil, about the incredible Palmeiras team that won the 1996 Campeonato Paulista
Once lauded as one of Europe’s best stoppers, it has been a career of comedic lows and spellbinding highs for Huerelho Gomes in the Premier League
From hosting birthdays and weddings to disrepair and abandonment, Brazil’s various World Cup stadiums have become the whitest of elephants
Brazil legend Zico stands as one of the greatest players to have never won a World Cup, blessed with spectacular talent and some of the finest set-pieces
In 2014, a century after Corinthian-Casuals were forced to abandon a tour to Brazil due to war, Brazilian giants Corinthians would play their father club
Consistent and talented, Maxwell was one of his era’s most underrated footballers – despite becoming the most decorated player in history
On his day, Luis Fabiano was as devastating as anyone in world football, combining all the traits you’d ever want from a number nine