Yes Brazil has been one of the dominant country in the world of football due to the rich, talented and skillful players they have being producing such as Pele, Ronaldinho and Over the years FC Barcelona have traditionally courted and been in the market for the brightest and best samba stars in the business.
Some of the biggest names to have graced the Camp Nou turf will always be part of the club’s rich tapestry of talent.
Brazilians have always been a key component at the club, but why? They play with swagger, skill, style and are exciting to watch. In other words, they play the “Barça way”.
Let’s take a look at five previous icons, who will always be part of the Catalan giants but before that we recomend you vist e360hubs for more football news
1) Ronaldinho (2003-2008)
Often considered one of the best to ever play the game, the gifted Brazilian dribbler known quite simply as Ronaldinho scored 70 goals for the Catalan side over five seasons. He remains only player other than Maradona to have received a round of
applause from Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The smiling superstar won both a Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the year after winning Champions League and second La Liga title 2005.
2)Rivaldo (2002-04)
The long-legged forward joined Barcelona in 1997 where he scored 109 goals over five seasons, none more magnificent than the bicycle kick that completed his hat-trick against Valencia and got Barcelona into Champions League. Winner of back to back La Liga titles in 98 and 99, where he was the league’s top scorer, Rivaldo won FIFA Player of the year and the Ballon d’Or in 1999.
3) Dani Alves (2008-2016)
The Brazilian right-back Dani Alves won 24 different trophies in his eight years at Nou Camp, including the treble in his first season. Recognized for his technical skills and pace, he’d add to his trophy collection a total of three Champions League titles, six
League titles, four Spanish Cups, five Spanish Super Cups, and four UEFA Supercups.
4) Neymar (2013 – 2017)
As part of the core offensive unit consisting of Messi and Luis Suarez, Neymar helped
Barcelona win the treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League during the 2014-15 season. He scored 105 goals in 186 appearances before heading to Paris St.
Germain on $263 million record transfer fee.
5 Romario (1993-1995)
The Brazilian striker Romario won FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994, rewarding him for his remarkable 30-goal season at Barcelona and leading his national side to the World Cup trophy. Although he only spent two years playing for La Blaugrana, he
finished his tenure with 65 goals in 39 games with a La Liga championship to boot.