Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #3: Nílton Santos
Nílton Santos showed that a full-back could attack, won two World Cups with Brazil and spent his career at Botafogo. He is number 3.
28 Sept 2026, 03:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #10: Cafu
Cafu played in three straight World Cup Finals from 1994 to 2002 and won two of them, and he takes number 10.
21 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #11: Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto Torres scored the fourth goal of the 1970 World Cup Final and captained Brazil to the title. He is number 11.
20 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #19: Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva won the Champions League with Chelsea at 36 after 7 Ligue 1 titles with PSG, and he takes number 19.
12 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #24: Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos bent that free kick against France in 1997 and won 3 Champions League titles with Real Madrid. He is number 24.
7 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Defenders #25: Dani Alves
Dani Alves won over 40 trophies, more than any other professional footballer, and the Brazilian right-back takes number 25.
6 Sept 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #10: Pelé
Pelé scored over 1,200 career goals, a good number of them penalties, and the three-time World Cup winner is number 10.
21 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupMaracanã to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup Final
Maracanã to host 2026 Women’s World Cup opening and final.
21 Aug 2026, 04:48·1 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #12: Neymar
Neymar's slow, dancing run-up makes his penalties hard for goalkeepers to read, and the Brazilian lands at number 12.
19 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #18: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho scored his penalties with a relaxed stroll and a grin, and the Brazilian entertainer takes number 18 on our list.
13 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #27: Rivaldo
Rivaldo, the 1999 Ballon d'Or winner, was as dangerous from the penalty spot as he was in open play. He is number 27 in our countdown.
4 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #28: Romário
Romário scored over 1,000 career goals, many of them from the penalty spot. The Brazilian striker is number 28 in our countdown.
3 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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