Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira, known as Rivaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played mainly as an attacking midfielder but also as a second striker. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Labelled a "bandy-legged genius" by The Guardian, although he was predominantly left footed he was capable of playing on either flank, and was on occasion deployed as a wide midfielder or as a winger.
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, commonly known as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who now works as a football ambassador. He started his career in Brazil as a forward but spent most of his career as a left back and has been described as the "most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game". A free kick specialist throughout his career, his bending shots have measured at over 105 miles per hour (169 km/h). In 1997, he was runner-up in the FIFA World Player of the Year. Widely considered one of the greatest left backs in history, he was chosen on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in a 2002 FIFA poll, and in 2004 was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.
Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van GaalOON is a Dutch football manager and former player who is the current head coach of the Netherlands national team. At club level, he served as manager of Ajax, Barcelona, AZ Alkmaar, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United, as well as having three spells in charge of the Netherlands national team. Van Gaal is one of the most decorated managers in world football, having won 20 major honours in his managerial career. He is sometimes nicknamed the "Iron Tulip".
Mário Jardel de Almeida Ribeiro is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a forward. He was most noted for his positioning on the field and his heading ability. He was a legend for Grêmio, playing a major part in the squad that won the 1995 Copa Libertadores. With his exceptional positioning ability, he was able to become one of Europe's most prolific strikers during his time at Porto, Galatasaray, and Sporting CP, scoring 206 goals in 274 matches for those clubs.
Fernando Manuel Silva Couto, OIH is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a centre back.
Robson de Souza, more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Ronaldus de Boer is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Netherlands national team as well as a host of professional clubs in Europe. He is the twin brother of Frank de Boer. The majority of his success as a football player was with Ajax. He works as the Ajax A1 assistant manager.
Michalis Konstantinou is a Cypriot retired football striker. He played for the Cyprus national football team, and he is the all-time leading scorer with 32 goals in 85 appearances. He also played for Iraklis, Panathinaikos and Olympiacos in Greece.
Alexandro Silva de Sousa, known as Dudu Cearense or simply Dudu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who last played for Botafogo.
Anderson da Silva, known as Sonny or Anderson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Elano Blumer, known as Elano, is a Brazilian professional football manager and former player. He is the current head coach of Brazilian Série D club Ferroviária.
Ricardo José Dognella Lima de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Daniel Alves da Silva, known simply as Dani Alves, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the greatest right-backs of all time, Alves is the most decorated player in the history of football with 43 trophies at senior level.
Anderson Cléber Beraldo, simply known as Anderson, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a centre back, and a current manager.
Eduardo Luís Abonízio de Souza, better known as Edu Dracena is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira, known simply as Abel as a player, is a Portuguese football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Brazilian club Palmeiras.
Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza, commonly known as Rafinha[ʁɐˈfiɲa], is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Grêmio. He has earned four caps with the Brazil national team.
João Miranda de Souza Filho, known as Miranda, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for São Paulo FC and the Brazil national team.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.
Diogo Luís Santo, known simply as Diogo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Thai club BG Pathum United F.C. as a striker.
