Top 10 of All-Time Greatest Brazilian football Goalkeepers | you must know
Alisson, Gilmer, Dida, and more! The greatest Brazilian goalkeepers of all time are discussed in this article.
Brazilian football players are well-known for their incredible technique. The best Brazilian athletes have all been offensive players who have wowed spectators with their deft technical abilities. We can continue with their list: Pele, Zico, Grinch, Romero, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and a host of others.
However, this time let's speak about Brazilian goalkeepers. With a long and illustrious history, Brazilian football has produced many outstanding players at every position. Even though their goalkeepers aren't as well-known as their forwards, they nonetheless have adequate stature!
So let us honor the greatest goalkeepers from Brazil in history.
Top Goalkeepers in Brazil
Now let's begin our enticing top-ton.
Who is the all-time greatest goalkeeper from Brazil?
Distinguished Mention
- Moacir Barbosa's
- manga
- Felix
- Welder Peres,
- Carlos Gallo
- Ederson
First up, the goalie for Manchester City. Most people consider Ederson Santana de Moraes, also just Ederson, to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world at the moment. Naturally, he was also among the greatest goalkeepers from Brazil in history.
Ederson's primary edge lies not in his exceptional saves and shot-blocking skills, but rather in his footwork and ball distributing expertise. Ederson Moraes, a contemporary goalkeeper, is the greatest choice to play in the manner of Pep Guardiola.
Ederson has spent the last seven years as a player with Manchester City. The Brazilian became the second most expensive goalkeeper ever when the Citizens paid Benfica 40 million euros in the summer of 2017 to sign him. Thus far, Everson has made 316 appearances for Man City, giving up 248 goals and maintaining 148 clean sheets.
Ederson has earned three Golden Glove awards in four previous Premier League seasons. Only four keepers have received the honor more than twice, including him. With the Citizens, Ederson has already brought home sixteen major trophies, including five Premier League crowns and one Champions League title. He is an essential component of Pep Guardiola's team.
Ederson, one of the top goalkeepers in the Brazil national team right now, has played in 25 matches for his nation, giving up 18 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.
Ederson Moraes was crowned the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Goalkeeper last year.
Ederson has spent the last seven years as a player with Manchester City. The Brazilian became the second most expensive goalkeeper ever when the Citizens paid Benfica 40 million euros in the summer of 2017 to sign him. Thus far, Everson has made 316 appearances for Man City, giving up 248 goals and maintaining 148 clean sheets.
Ederson has earned three Golden Glove awards in four previous Premier League seasons. Only four keepers have received the honor more than twice, including him. With the Citizens, Ederson has already brought home sixteen major trophies, including five Premier League crowns and one Champions League title. He is an essential component of Pep Guardiola's team.
Ederson, one of the top goalkeepers in the Brazil national team right now, has played in 25 matches for his nation, giving up 18 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.
Ederson Moraes was crowned the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Goalkeeper last year.
2. Carlos Castilho
Supporters of Fluminense dubbed him Saint Castilho. Making seemingly impossible saves was his forte. Among the greatest Brazilian goalkeepers of all time was Carlos Castilho.
Castilho, a legend of Fluminense, played for the team from 1947 until 1964. He has made the most official appearances (699) of any player in Fluminense history. He set another record for the team with 255 clean sheets.
Throughout the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, Carlos Castilho participated internationally. With the Brazil national team, he made 25 appearances, giving up 17 goals and maintaining 12 clean sheets. In the 1954 World Cup, he was the first goalie for Brazil. With Selecao, Castilho won two World Cup championships in 1958 and 1962. He didn't, however, compete for his team in these two competitions.
Castilho, a legend of Fluminense, played for the team from 1947 until 1964. He has made the most official appearances (699) of any player in Fluminense history. He set another record for the team with 255 clean sheets.
Throughout the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, Carlos Castilho participated internationally. With the Brazil national team, he made 25 appearances, giving up 17 goals and maintaining 12 clean sheets. In the 1954 World Cup, he was the first goalie for Brazil. With Selecao, Castilho won two World Cup championships in 1958 and 1962. He didn't, however, compete for his team in these two competitions.
3. Rogerio Ceni
131 goals were scored by him in his career. Yes, a goalie is what we are discussing. Definitely among the greatest Brazilian goalkeepers of all time!
From 1993 to 2015, Rogerio Ceni was a player for Sao Paulo. Ceni holds the record for most appearances made by a player in the club's history with 1237. Just 617 goals have been scored for Sao Paulo by the second-most-capped player in club history. Check out Ceni's illustrious record!
Additionally, Rogerio Ceni ranks as Sao Paulo's tenth-best scorer of all time. For more than eighteen years, he served as Sao Paulo's official taker of penalties and free kicks. Apart from his remarkable ability to score from set pieces, Rogerio Ceni also had excellent goalkeeping skills. His save in the FIFA Club World Cup final versus Liverpool is regarded as one of the all-time great saves.
While at Sao Paulo, Rogerio Ceni won a FIFA Club World Cup, a Copa Libertadores, and three Brazilian league championships. In 2005, Ceni won the FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa Libertadores as the best player. Also, he was twice named the Best Player in the Brazilian League. In Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, he is regarded by many as the best Brazilian goalkeeper.
Even though he did not participate in the competition, Rogerio Ceni was a member of the World Cup winning team in 2002. Ceni had 17 appearances for his nation in all, giving up 10 goals and maintaining 8 clean sheets.
From 1993 to 2015, Rogerio Ceni was a player for Sao Paulo. Ceni holds the record for most appearances made by a player in the club's history with 1237. Just 617 goals have been scored for Sao Paulo by the second-most-capped player in club history. Check out Ceni's illustrious record!
Additionally, Rogerio Ceni ranks as Sao Paulo's tenth-best scorer of all time. For more than eighteen years, he served as Sao Paulo's official taker of penalties and free kicks. Apart from his remarkable ability to score from set pieces, Rogerio Ceni also had excellent goalkeeping skills. His save in the FIFA Club World Cup final versus Liverpool is regarded as one of the all-time great saves.
While at Sao Paulo, Rogerio Ceni won a FIFA Club World Cup, a Copa Libertadores, and three Brazilian league championships. In 2005, Ceni won the FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa Libertadores as the best player. Also, he was twice named the Best Player in the Brazilian League. In Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, he is regarded by many as the best Brazilian goalkeeper.
Even though he did not participate in the competition, Rogerio Ceni was a member of the World Cup winning team in 2002. Ceni had 17 appearances for his nation in all, giving up 10 goals and maintaining 8 clean sheets.
4. Marcos
One of the greatest goalkeepers in Brazilian history is Marcos Roberto Silveira Reis, or simply known as Marcos. He started as Brazil's first World Cup keeper in 2002.
Marcos, also known as Marcos Roberto Silveira Reis, is a legendary goalie in Brazilian history. In 2002, he made his debut as Brazil's first World Cup goalie.
Over his whole career, Marcos was a Palmeiras player. From 1992 until 2011, he played for the Palmeiras, amassing 553 appearances. In Palmeiras' history, Marcos holds the seventh-most caps among all players. He is regarded as one of the biggest heroes in the club. He was a huge fan favorite, and the Palmeiras faithful called him Saint Marcos.Along with Palmeiras, Marcos won a Copa Libertadores and two Brazilian league championships. He won a World Cup, a Confederations Cup, and a Copa America with the Brazil national team.
The 2002 World Cup was the pinnacle of his career. Marcos participated in all seven of Brazil's games in this competition, giving a strong showing. Throughout the competition, he recorded four clean sheets, one each in the semifinal and championship game.
In his 29 games for the Brazil national team, Marcos let up 21 goals and maintained 13 clean sheets.
5. Emerson Liao
Emerson Leao, who represented Brazil in two World Cups (1974 and 1978), is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of the 1970s. He is thought to be among the all-time great Brazilian goalkeepers.
Throughout his career, Leao played for teams like Palmeiras, Vasco da Gama, Gremio, and Corinthians. Of his generation, he was the best goalie from Brazil. Emerson was a three-time Brazilian league champion with Palmeiras and a Gremio winner.
Emerson Leao represented Brazil in 80 international matches, recording an amazing 45 clean sheets while only allowing 48 goals to be scored against him. He only let up seven goals in his 14 World Cup games for his nation. Leao was a member of the winning team from the 1970 World Cup. However, he did not participate in the competition.
Throughout his career, Leao played for teams like Palmeiras, Vasco da Gama, Gremio, and Corinthians. Of his generation, he was the best goalie from Brazil. Emerson was a three-time Brazilian league champion with Palmeiras and a Gremio winner.
Emerson Leao represented Brazil in 80 international matches, recording an amazing 45 clean sheets while only allowing 48 goals to be scored against him. He only let up seven goals in his 14 World Cup games for his nation. Leao was a member of the winning team from the 1970 World Cup. However, he did not participate in the competition.
6. Alisson
One of the best goalkeepers of his generation and one of the greatest goalkeepers from Brazil ever is Alisson Becker. Alisson has made several great saves for Liverpool in recent years thanks to his extraordinary shot-stopping ability and exceptional one-on-one skills.
Alisson Becker has so far played for Liverpool, Roma, and Internacional. Following his Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year victory in the 2017–18 season, Becker signed a €62.5 million transfer to join Liverpool. Allison became the most expensive goalkeeper in history as a result of this agreement.
At Liverpool, Alison Becker rose to become one of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history. Thirty years after the Reds' last league title, he helped them win it. With Liverpool, the Brazilian also advanced to two Champions League finals and once took home the trophy.
Thus far, Alison has been awarded two Premier League Golden Gloves. In 2019, he was crowned the Copa America Golden Glove winner, the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper, and The Best FIFA Goalkeeper. He has made 255 appearances for Liverpool so far, appearing in 112 games without a goal. At the moment, Becker is regarded as the top goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Alisson Becker has played for his country in 63 caps since he became an international player in 2015. With 63 caps for his country, he has an amazing record of 41 clean sheets and only 26 goals allowed. Brazil's first World Cup keeper in 2018 and 2022 was Alisson.
Alisson Becker has so far played for Liverpool, Roma, and Internacional. Following his Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year victory in the 2017–18 season, Becker signed a €62.5 million transfer to join Liverpool. Allison became the most expensive goalkeeper in history as a result of this agreement.
At Liverpool, Alison Becker rose to become one of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history. Thirty years after the Reds' last league title, he helped them win it. With Liverpool, the Brazilian also advanced to two Champions League finals and once took home the trophy.
Thus far, Alison has been awarded two Premier League Golden Gloves. In 2019, he was crowned the Copa America Golden Glove winner, the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper, and The Best FIFA Goalkeeper. He has made 255 appearances for Liverpool so far, appearing in 112 games without a goal. At the moment, Becker is regarded as the top goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Alisson Becker has played for his country in 63 caps since he became an international player in 2015. With 63 caps for his country, he has an amazing record of 41 clean sheets and only 26 goals allowed. Brazil's first World Cup keeper in 2018 and 2022 was Alisson.
7. Julio Cesar
In addition to being regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian goalkeepers of all time, Julio Cesar is regarded as one of the best foreign goalkeepers in Serie A history. Cesar now owns the record for the longest stretch of time in the Brazil national team without giving up a goal, with 581 minutes.
Throughout his career, Julio Cesar played for Flamengo, Inter Milan, Queens Park Rangers, and Benfica. He was at Inter Milan at his prime. Between 2005 and 2012, Cesar played for the Nerazzurri. Throughout his 300 appearances for the Italian team, he kept 128 clean sheets. With Inter, he took home fourteen major titles, including that historic triple crown during the 2009–10 season. Cesar won the UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year award once, and the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award twice.
Julio Cesar represented Brazil on the international scene from 2004 until 2014. He started both of Brazil's World Cup goalkeeping squads in 2010 and 2014. In the 2014 World Cup semi-final matchup against Germany, it was him who gave up seven goals.
Julio Cesar made 87 appearances for his country, giving up 70 goals while maintaining 44 clean sheets.
Throughout his career, Julio Cesar played for Flamengo, Inter Milan, Queens Park Rangers, and Benfica. He was at Inter Milan at his prime. Between 2005 and 2012, Cesar played for the Nerazzurri. Throughout his 300 appearances for the Italian team, he kept 128 clean sheets. With Inter, he took home fourteen major titles, including that historic triple crown during the 2009–10 season. Cesar won the UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year award once, and the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award twice.
Julio Cesar represented Brazil on the international scene from 2004 until 2014. He started both of Brazil's World Cup goalkeeping squads in 2010 and 2014. In the 2014 World Cup semi-final matchup against Germany, it was him who gave up seven goals.
Julio Cesar made 87 appearances for his country, giving up 70 goals while maintaining 44 clean sheets.
8. Dida
Among the greatest goalkeepers of his period was Nelson de Jesus Silva, also referred to as Dida. What made him most famous was his ten-year tenure with AC Milan. During his playing career, Dida represented Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Gremio, and Internacional in addition to Milan.
Dida played for AC Milan between 2000 and 2010. He made 302 appearances for Rossoneri, surrendering 245 goals while maintaining 132 clean sheets. Dida won two Champions League titles and one Serie A championship while playing for Milan. The Champions League final in 2003 stands as the most memorable match at AC Milan. In this final, Dida saved three penalties against players from Juventus, securing the trophy for his team.
Dida has 91 caps for his country and is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history for the Brazil national team. In these ninety-one games, he gave up 69 goals and maintained 48 clean sheets. Dida competed in the 2006 World Cup for Selecao. Although he was a member of the squad that won the 2002 World Cup, he did not participate in any of Brazil's seven games.
Dida played for AC Milan between 2000 and 2010. He made 302 appearances for Rossoneri, surrendering 245 goals while maintaining 132 clean sheets. Dida won two Champions League titles and one Serie A championship while playing for Milan. The Champions League final in 2003 stands as the most memorable match at AC Milan. In this final, Dida saved three penalties against players from Juventus, securing the trophy for his team.
Dida has 91 caps for his country and is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history for the Brazil national team. In these ninety-one games, he gave up 69 goals and maintained 48 clean sheets. Dida competed in the 2006 World Cup for Selecao. Although he was a member of the squad that won the 2002 World Cup, he did not participate in any of Brazil's seven games.
9. Claudio Taffarel
Claudio Taffarel is the record holder for the most clean sheets for the Brazil national team, having kept 52 in 101 international games. Of course, he is among the all-time great Brazilian goalkeepers.
Taffarel played for Internacional, Parma, Reggiana, Atletico Mineiro, and Galatasaray during his career. Together with Galatasaray, he won the UEA Cup; with Parma, he won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Taffarel participated in two World Cup finals for Brazil, and he once took home the championship.
From 1990 until 1994, Claudio Taffarel competed in the Italian league. He is among the all-time top Brazilian goalkeepers in Serie A. Taffarel played in 110 Serie A games for Parma and Reggiana, conceding 103 goals while keeping 49 clean sheets.
From 1988 to 1998, Claudio Taffarel was a member of the Selecao. He is the goalkeeper with the most appearances for the Brazil national team, having played in 101 games. Additionally, Taffarel owns the record for his nation's most clean sheets. He represented Brazil in three World Cups. With Selecoa, Taffarel won the World Cup in 1994 after putting up a masterclass.
From 1988 to 1998, Claudio Taffarel was a member of the Selecao. He is the goalkeeper with the most appearances for the Brazil national team, having played in 101 games. Additionally, Taffarel owns the record for his nation's most clean sheets. He represented Brazil in three World Cups. With Selecoa, Taffarel won the World Cup in 1994 after putting up a masterclass.
10. Gilmar
He is among the all-time great goalkeepers. In the 1950s and 1960s, Gilmar, also known as Gylmar dos Santos Neves, was the top player in Brazil. He had excellent reflexes and was a nimble shot-blocker. Gilmar, who was well-known for his cool demeanor on the field, had a remarkable capacity to instill composure and self-assurance in his defenders.
Throughout his career, the legendary Gilmar played for Santos and Corinthians. In the 1960s, he served as the keeper of the renowned Santos team, known as Pele's Santos. He won eight major medals in his eight seasons with the team, including two Copa Libertadores, two Intercontinental Cups, and five league titles.
Gilmar earned 94 caps for his nation and is regarded by many as the greatest Brazilian goalkeeper of all time. In 1958, 1962, and 1966, he represented Selecoa in three World Cups and won the trophy twice. As a starting goalie, he is the only player to have won two World Cup titles.
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