The best Brazilian players to play for FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona has long been synonymous with creative brilliance in football. Introducing the world to the artistry of Tiki Taka, the club has consistently attracted and nurtured some of the greatest talents in the sport, both on the field and from the sidelines.

Brazil, renowned for its prowess in producing gifted footballers, particularly those adept at creative playmaking, has significantly contributed to FC Barcelona's rich tapestry of talent.

Here's a look at five top Brazilian players who have proudly donned the iconic Blaugrana jersey, leaving an indelible mark on the club's illustrious history:

Romario

On the 5th spot on our list comes one of the highest goal scorers of all time, Romario. Being an old-school striker, Romario was part of the infamous Barca era of the 1990s that reinvented the style of play that Barcelona is fondly known for.

In his 18 months at the Catalan club, Romario left an impression worth ages to remember. Striking 39 goals and 11 assists in the 50 games he featured for FC Barcelona, he showed brilliance in his shooting power and Brazilian elegance. Moreover, the Brazilian forward's most iconic moment came during his Barca days, as he lifted the 1994 World Cup with the Brazilian squad.

Ronaldo Nazario

In the 4th spot of our list comes El Fenomeno. Popularly called R9, the Brazilian forward Ronaldo Nazario was havoc for the best of the defenses during his days. Though the Brazilian phenomenon donned FC Barcelona's jersey for only the 1996/97 season, he did enough during the campaign to register his name on the list of Barca greats.

After smashing 47 goals and providing 13 assists in the 49 games he featured for the Catalan Giants, the Brazilian forward won the 1997 Ballon d'Or for his heroics. Unfortunately, Barca couldn't sign him for more tenure, but the Brazilian would remain one of the most skilled forwards in football history.

Neymar

Arriving at 3rd on the list of iconic Brazilian players, comes Neymar. Signed from Santos ahead of the 2013–14 season, Neymar's brilliance at the Catalan club proved him worth his transfer money. The Brazilian winger's Barca days were a relish to watch; even the Blaugrana camp hadn't witnessed a more skilled player than Neymar since Ronaldinho had left Barca.

In only four seasons, Neymar went on to form the most dangerous trio of all time, the MSN, which included Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and himself. During the 2015/16 season, Neymar's crucial UCL final goal sealed the Champions League for Barca, which remains the club's last UCL triumph.

Since Neymar left for PSG in 2017, Barca has been on the lookout for his replacement. Though some football experts see Lamine Yamal as his successor at Barca, a player of his caliber is simply unreplaceable.

Rivaldo

In our list, comes at the 2nd position, the great Rivaldo. A player of his standards, having the ability to play at both the central attacking position and the left wing effortlessly, was one of the most impressive players that ever featured in FC Barcelona's jersey.

In the five seasons he donned the Catalan jersey, Rivaldo boasted a staggering 130 goals and an impressive 45 assists in the 235 games he played. He left his Barca career on a high note, being an irreplaceable part of the infamous 2002 Brazil World Cup win.

Ronaldinho

And in our list, the player who comes in first is the one and only magician of football, Ronaldinho. Joining the Catalan club ahead of the 2003/04 season, the Brazilian playmaker gave the Barca fans numerous highlights to reflect upon his legacy.

Piling up a mammoth 165 goal contributions during his Barca time, Ronaldinho provided a nightmare for every opposition against Barca. Spreading his Brazilian flair, the creative playmaker seemed to dribble past the opposition backline effortlessly.

Though many greats have played the beautiful sport of football, and many will play in the future, there will never be a better magician controller of the ball than Ronaldinho.