Some absolute legends have played for Brazil, but only the best of the best can make our all-time XI!
Brazil are not just one of the most beloved teams around for their philosophy, but they are also the most successful country in World Cup history, winning the tournament five times – in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
The Selecao are the only national team to have played in all World Cup editions without absence – and the only ones to have won the tournament on four different continents.
And they achieved all that success while playing some amazing football with some incredible individual talent.
Pele remains up there in the GOAT conversation with the likes of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldinho and Ronaldo in their prime are not too far off that debate either and then there are numerous other high-profile names to have shone for Brazil.
Who make it into the ultimate Brazil dream team, though?
Let's take a look!
Getty ImagesGK: Claudio Taffarel
A bonafide Brazil legend, Taffarel played more than 100 games for Brazil and helped them win the 1994 World Cup.
Between 1988 and 1998, the legendary goalkeeper appeared in nine major international tournaments for Brazil.
On top of the 1994 World Cup success, he also won two Copa America titles along with a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Cafu
The most capped player at international level for Brazil, Cafu is regarded as one of the most iconic right-backs of all time.
Known for his dynamism, leadership and offensive mindset, he represented Brazil at four World Cups between 1994 and 2006 and is the only player in history to have appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals, winning the 1994 and 2002 editions.
In 2002, he lifted the World Cup as captain, etching his name in Brazilian folklore.
GettyCB: Hilderaldo Bellini
Two-time consecutive World Cup winner in 1958 and 1962, Hilderaldo Bellini was actually the first Brazilian captain to ever lift the coveted trophy in 1958.
He played a total of 51 games for the Selecao between 1957 to 1966.
Fun fact about Bellini is that he is often credited with starting the tradition of lifting the trophy in the air after winning a piece of silverware.
He initially did this so that photographers had a better view of the trophy and as the photos got famous, the gesture of lifting a trophy became somewhat of a tradition.
CB: Mauro Ramos
Mauro Ramos de Oliveira was one of the greatest centre-backs in Brazilian history, especially when it came to aerial ability and ball tackling.
The defender played just 28 games for Brazil between 1948 and 1965, remaining on the bench for the 1954 and 1958 World Cups, before captaining the national team at the 1962 World Cup, which Brazil won!
Ramos also won a Copa America with Brazil, in 1949.
Not many come close to Ramos, but Lucio does deserve a mention here. One of the most aggressive centre-backs of all time, he made over a 100 appearances for Brazil between 2000 and 2011 and won the 2002 World Cup, 2005 Confederations Cup and 2009 Confederation Cup with his country.