No country has won more men's World Cups than Brazil and no nation has produced as many elite footballers. Brazil is the world's fifth largest country and has a population of over 200 million. It is famous for music and dance, for Carnaval, for its beaches. And, of course, for football. It is therefore not surprising that the South American nation has exported more footballers to European leagues than any other country.
32. Adriano (Image credit: Getty Images) In his prime, Adriano was an unbelievable striker for Inter and Brazil, even drawing comparisons with legendary team-mate Ronaldo. His peak came in 2004 and 2005, when he scored 19 goals in 23 appearances, winning the Copa America and the Confederations Cup for Brazil. Sadly, it did not last as personal problems brought about a decline after that. He scored 27 goals in 48 appearances overall between 2000 and 2010. 31. Mario Zagallo (Image credit: Getty Images) A winger with Brazil in their 1958 and 1962 World Cup wins, Mario Zagallo was known for his impressive work rate and technical skills. In total, Zagallo won 33 caps for Brazil and in 1970, he returned to the national team as coach in another victory. He was also an assistant in the 1994 World Cup win and led the team to the final as coach again in 1998. 30. Clodoaldo (Image credit: Getty Images) A defensive midfielder in the great Brazil side of 1970, Clodoaldo played 38 times for his country and scored one goal. That goal was an important one, too, levelling the scores in the 1970 World Cup semi-final against Uruguay. Clodoaldo is also remembered for his role in Brazil's fourth goal against Italy in the final, which was scored by Carlos Alberto, when he dribbled past a number of opposition players.
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