Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior, commonly known as Juninho Pernambucano or simply Juninho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who was most recently the sporting director of French club Lyon. A dead-ball specialist noted for his bending free kicks, in particular the knuckleball technique which he developed, Juninho holds the record for the highest number of goals scored through free kicks and is considered by many to be the greatest free-kick taker of all time.
Eduardo Nascimento Costa, known as Eduardo Costa, is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a defensive midfielder. He is the current head coach of Atlético Catarinense.
Abel Carlos da Silva Braga, known as Abel Braga, is a Brazilian former football coach and player.
Ricardo Gomes Raymundo is a Brazilian retired professional footballer and manager. As a player, he played as a central defender, in a 14-year professional career, for Fluminense, Benfica (four) and Paris Saint-Germain (four). Gomes played for Brazil during the 1980s and 1990s, representing the nation at the 1990 World Cup and in two Copa América tournaments.
Diego de Souza Andrade is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward for Vasco da Gama, Grêmio, Sport Recife, and many other clubs.
Alexandre da Silva Mariano, best known as Amaral, is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Kléber Giacomazzi de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kléber, is a Brazilian former professional footballer.
Éder Luís de Oliveira, known simply as Éder Luís, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Alan Kardec de Souza Pereira Júnior, known as Alan Kardec, is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Atlético Mineiro as a striker.
Osmar Donizete Cândido (born 24 October 1968, known as Donizete Pantera, is a Brazilian retired footballer, who played as a forward, and the assistant manager at CFZ do Rio.
Rafael Galhardo de Souza, known as Rafael Galhardo or simply Galhardo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Rayong in the Thai League 2.
Diogo Barbosa Mendanha, known as Diogo Barbosa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Fluminense a left-back.
Douglas Pereira dos Santos, simply known as Douglas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who last played as a right-back for Beşiktaş.
Kelvin Mateus de Oliveira, known simply as Kelvin, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Série C club Remo.
The 2012 season was Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's 114th year in existence, the club's 97th season in existence of football, and the club's 41st season playing in the Brasileirão Série A, the top flight of Brazilian football. The 2008 season was the only season where the team was down graded resulting in their playing in the Brasileirão Série B in the 2009 season.
Wesley Henrique Lima Silva e Silva, commonly known as Pipico, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Botafogo-PB.
Madson Ferreira dos Santos, simply known as Madson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for Athletico Paranaense.
Everton Sousa Soares, usually known as just Everton or Everton Cebolinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Brazil national team.
Danilo Barbosa da Silva, known as Danilo Barbosa or simply Danilo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Botafogo.
Carlos Alberto Guimarães Filho, commonly known as Jacó, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for V.League 1 club Quang Nam.
