7. Careca
1982-1993
Caps: 64
Goals: 30
Played with distinction alongside Diego Maradona at Napoli during the late 80s, and it was at the World Cup in 1986 that he really established himself on the international scene. He ended the tournament, during which Brazil were memorably eliminated on penalties by France at the quarter-final stage, with five goals which placed him second in the Golden Boot rankings behind England’s Gary Lineker. He was also a part of the 1990 squad that performed so disappointingly, but his excellent goalscoring record ensured that he remains a part of Brazil’s rich legacy.