The White Pelé — one of Brazil's greatest ever players who won the Ballon d'Or and scored 52 goals for Brazil despite never winning the World Cup.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Zico, is considered one of the finest players never to win the World Cup. He scored 52 goals in 88 Brazil appearances and was the world's best player in the early 1980s. The 1982 Brazil team — featuring Zico, Sócrates, Falcão and Cerezo — is widely considered the most beautiful international team never to win the World Cup. He was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1983.
The 1982 Brazil team he led is universally considered the greatest World Cup team never to win the trophy.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1983
- Copa Libertadores (Flamengo)
- Serie A (Udinese)
- 88 Brazil caps, 52 goals