
Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. A creative playmaker with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and also considered one of the best free kick specialists in history. According to one estimate, Zico has scored the most direct free kicks in history, with 101 goals including friendlies, among which 62 are verified…
Does Zico deserve the #4 spot on “Top 10 Greatest Brazilian Footballers of All Time”?
Best Rank
#4
across all lists
Avg Position
#6
across 3 lists
Ranked #4 on "Top 10 Greatest Brazilian Footballers of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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