Santos FC and the Brazilian national football team

Santos Futebol Clube

Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....

is a Brazilian professional football club

Football team

A football team is the collective name given to a group of players selected together in the various team sports known as football.Such teams could be selected to play in an against an opposing team, to represent a football club, group, state or nation, an All-star team or even selected as a...

, based in Santos, Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

. They play in the Campeonato Paulista

Campeonato Paulista

The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...

, São Paulo's

São Paulo (state)

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state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...

or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with São Paulo, Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...

, Internacional

Sport Club Internacional

Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...

and Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...

. Santos was a founding member of the Clube dos 13
Clube dos 13
Clube dos 13 is the organization responsible for representing the interest of the 20 greatest football clubs of Brazil, including members from several football state federations such as Federação Paulista de Futebol, Federação de Futebol do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Federação Gaúcha de Futebol and...

(English: Club of the 13) group of Brazil's leading football clubs.

The club that has contributed many players to the Brazilian national team, including Brazil's World Cup campaigns. These successful periods principally have coincided with the golden

Golden Age

The term Golden Age comes from Greek mythology and legend and refers to the first in a sequence of four or five Ages of Man, in which the Golden Age is first, followed in sequence, by the Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and then the present, a period of decline...

generation

Golden Generation

In sport, a golden generation is an exceptionally gifted group of players of similar age, whose achievements reach or are expected to reach a level of success beyond that which their team had previously achieved...

of players known as Os Santásticos
Os Santásticos
Os Santásticos is the nickname for the group of Santos Futebol Clube players coached by Lula and Antoninho that won a total of 22 titles between 1959 to 1974, including two Copa Libertadores. Often considered one of the strongest teams ever assembled in any sport, it defeated its opponents by an...

(The Santastics), from 1956 until 1974. Led by Lula

Luís Alonso Pérez

Luís Alonso Pérez, also known as Lula was a Brazilian football manager who managed Santos from 1954 to 1966. He joined Corinthians in 1968...

, the team won a total of 22 titles between 1959 to 1974, including two Copa Libertadores, the most prestigious laurel in South American football. Os Santásticos dominated the Brazilian football

Football in Brazil

Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...

and had what was considered by some the best club team of all times, and became a symbol of Joga Bonito (English: The Beautiful Game) in football culture, thanks to figures such as Gilmar, Mauro

Mauro Ramos

Mauro Ramos, full name Mauro Ramos de Oliveira, was an association footballer. He played centre-back for São Paulo F.C., Santos F.C. and the Brazilian national team....

, Mengálvio

Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró

Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró , nicknamed Mengálvio, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.He earned 13 caps and scored 1 goal for the Brazil national football team...

, Coutinho

Coutinho

Antônio Wilson Vieira Honório , nicknamed Coutinho, is a Brazilian former football player. He played as a forward for Santos Futebol Clube, being a teammate and attacking partner of Pelé, and became a member of the Brazilian national team.Born in Piracicaba, State of São Paulo, Coutinho was...

, Pepe

José Macia

Pepe, real name José Macia, is a former association footballer and manager. He was left winger for Santos F.C. and the Brazilian national team...

and the iconic Pelé

Pelé

However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...

, named the "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...

, and widely regarded among football historians, former players and fans to be one of the best and most accomplished footballers in the game's history.

Santos contributed players to the victorious Brazilian national teams of 1958

1958 FIFA World Cup

The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...

, 1962

1962 FIFA World Cup

The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...

and 1970

1970 FIFA World Cup

The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...

FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...

s. It has also contributed players to the winning sides of the 1916, 2004

Copa América

The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...

and 2007

Copa América

s as well as the 2005

2005 FIFA Confederations Cup

-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...

FIFA Confederations Cup

The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...

. One Santos player have won the golden ball
FIFA World Cup awards
At the end of each FIFA World Cup final tournament, several awards are attributed to the players and teams which have distinguished from the rest, in different aspects of the game.These are awards granted during the men's senior tournament...

award at the World Cup with Brazil; Pelé

Pelé

in 1970. Pinga

Jorge Luis da Silva Brum

Jorge Luis da Silva Brum, best known as Pinga is a former Brazilian footballer in central-lateral defender role....

and Narciso

Narciso dos Santos

Narciso dos Santos, or just Narciso is a former Brazilian football midfielder.He made his debut for the Brazilian national team between 1995 and played his last match in 1998...

represented Brazil in medal winning squads at the 1984

Football at the 1984 Summer Olympics

The football tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics started on July 29 and ended on August 11. It featured only a men's tournament, as women's football had yet to become an Olympic event. It was the first Olympic football competition in which professionals were allowed...

and 1996 Summer Olympics

Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics

The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....

Legend

FIFA World Cup

winners during their careers at Santos FC

Copa América

Copa América

winners during their careers at Santos FC

FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA Confederations Cup

winners during their careers at Santos FC

Olympic football tournament

Football at the Summer Olympics

Association football, usually known simply as football or soccer, has been included in every Olympiad except 1896 and 1932 as a men's competition sport. Women's football was added to the official programme in 1996.-Early history:...

medalists during their careers at Santos FC

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national teams

Below is a list of all Santos FC players to have played in the main national team

Brazil national football team

The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...

(or Seleção in Portuguese language

Portuguese language

Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...

) in official matches since 1916.

Adolpho Millon
Almir
Araken Patusca
Abraham Patusca da Silveira
Abraham Patuska da Silveira, best known as Araken Patusca, or Araken was a Brazilian footballer who played striker. He was born in Santos....
Arnaldo Patusca
Carlos Alberto
Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto Torres is a former Brazilian footballer, one of the most highly regarded defenders of all time. He captained Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup and is a member of the World Team of the 20th Century, as well as the U.S...
Castelhano
Cláudio
Clodoaldo
Clodoaldo
Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana, better known as Clodoaldo is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....
Constantino Mollitsas
Coutinho
Del Vecchio
Emanuele Del Vecchio
Emanuele Del Vecchio, commonly known as Del Vecchio , was a Brazilian football forward, who played for the Brazilian national team.-Career:...
Diego
Diego Ribas da Cunha
Diego Ribas da Cunha , commonly known as just Diego, is an international Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, as an attacking midfielder.-Santos:...

Dorval

Edú

Jonas Eduardo Américo

Jonas Eduardo Américo, called Edú, is a former Brazilian footballer.Edú was born in Jaú. From 1966 to 1985 he played for Santos, Corinthians, Internacional, Monterrey , São Cristovão and Nacional Fast Clube...

Elano

Fábio Costa

Fábio Costa is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Clube Atlético Mineiro reserves on loan from Santos....

Formiga

Francisco Ferreira

Francisco Flaminio Ferreira Romero is a former Paraguayan football striker.Ferreira started his career in Club Sportivo Luqueño, where at a very young age became one of the team's most prolific strikers leading the Paraguayan League in goalscoring in 1993. His excellent form in 1993 caught the...

Ganso

Gilmar

Haroldo

João Paulo

Joel

Joel Camargo

Joel Camargo , is a former Brazilian football player.During his club career he played for:* 1963 Associação Atlética Portuguesa* 1963-1971 Santos FC* 1971-1972 Paris Saint-Germain* 1973 Saad...

Juari

Kléber

Kléber de Carvalho Corrêa

Kléber de Carvalho Corrêa , commonly known as Kléber, is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing as a left wingback for Sport Club Internacional.-Club career:Kléber began his career in Corinthians...

Léo

Leonardo Lourenço Bastos

Leonardo Lourenço Bastos , commonly known as Léo, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Brazilian club Santos FC.-Career:...

Lima

Antônio Lima dos Santos

Antônio Lima dos Santos, known as Lima is a former Brazilian footballer.He played for the following clubs: Juventus, Santos, Fluminense and Portuguesa Santista...

Márcio Rossini

Marinho Peres

Marinho Peres, real name Mário Peres Ulibarri, was an association footballer. He played centre-back, in particular with Sport Club Internacional and the Brazilian national team...

Mauro Ramos

Mauro Ramos, full name Mauro Ramos de Oliveira, was an association footballer. He played centre-back for São Paulo F.C., Santos F.C. and the Brazilian national team....

Mengálvio

Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró

Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró , nicknamed Mengálvio, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.He earned 13 caps and scored 1 goal for the Brazil national football team...

Neymar

Nilton Batata

Orlando

Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho

Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho , known simply as Orlando, was a Brazilian footballer who played defender....

Otto Banduck

Pelé

Pepe

José Macia

Pepe, real name José Macia, is a former association footballer and manager. He was left winger for Santos F.C. and the Brazilian national team...

Pita

Edvaldo Oliveira Chaves

Edvaldo Oliveira Chaves, best known as Pita is a former association footballer in offensive midfielder role, currently works as General Manager by Desportivo Brasil.- Career :...

Renato

Renato Dirnei Florêncio

Renato Dirnei Florêncio Santos , simply Renato, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas....

Robert

Robinho

Robson de Souza , more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as second striker and winger for Serie A club AC Milan...

Sérgio

Silas

Tite

Toninho Carlos

Zito

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national olympic teams

Below is a list of all Santos FC players to have played in the Brazilian national olympic team in official matches.

Alex
Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa
Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, better known as Alex , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chelsea FC and the Brazil national team. His nickname is "Vinny" amongst fans for his close similarities to actor Vin Diesel....
Marinho
Pinga
Jorge Luis da Silva Brum
Jorge Luis da Silva Brum, best known as Pinga is a former Brazilian footballer in central-lateral defender role....

Narciso

Narciso dos Santos

Narciso dos Santos, or just Narciso is a former Brazilian football midfielder.He made his debut for the Brazilian national team between 1995 and played his last match in 1998...

Baiano

Dermival Almeida Lima

Dermival Almeida Lima nickname Baiano is a Brazilian right back.-Career:He left Russia on 18 April 2007, for Náutico, but left for Santos on 1 August 2007, signed a deal until the end of 2007....

Jamelli

Paulo Roberto Jamelli Júnior

Paulo Roberto Jamelli Júnior, known as Jamelli , is a retired Brazilian footballer, who played mainly as a forward.-Football career:...

André Luís

Robinho

Robson de Souza , more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as second striker and winger for Serie A club AC Milan...

Fábio Costa

Fábio Costa is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Clube Atlético Mineiro reserves on loan from Santos....

Diego

Diego Ribas da Cunha

Diego Ribas da Cunha , commonly known as just Diego, is an international Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, as an attacking midfielder.-Santos:...

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national U-20 teams

Below is a list of all Santos FC players to have played in the Brazilian national U-20 team in official matches.

Alex Sandro
Alex Sandro Lobo Silva
Alex Sandro Lobo Silva , or simply Alex Sandro , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Futebol Clube do Porto.-Atletico Paranaense:...
César Sampaio

Danilo

Danilo Luiz da Silva

Danilo Luiz da Silva or simply Danilo is a Brazilian footballer who has recently been signed by Porto from Brazilian side Santos, but he only will be moved to Portuguese club in 2012.-Early career:...

Felipe

Felipe Garcia dos Prazeres

Felipe Garcia dos Prazeres or Felipe is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Avaí Futebol Clube on loan from Santos.Made professional debut for Santos in 1-1 draw away at Fortaleza, on September 10, 2006....

Ganso

Jean

Leonardo

Leonardo José Aparecido Moura

Leonardo José Aparecido Moura or simply Leonardo is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Atlético Goianiense on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.-Career:Leonardo signed for Shakhtar Donetsk in July 2005...

Sérgio Manoel

Sérgio Manoel Júnior, commonly known simply as Sérgio Manoel , is a professional association football attacking midfielder, who played for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs, and the Brazilian national team.-Career:...

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national U-17 teams

Below is a list of all Santos FC players to have played in the Brazilian national U-17 team in official matches.

Bruno
Bruno Moraes
Bruno dos Santos Moraes is a Brazilian footballer who plays for U.D. Leiria in Portugal, as a striker.-Football career:Moraes arrived at only 19 to F.C. Porto in Portugal, from Santos Futebol Clube...
Crystian
Crystian Souza Carvalho
Crystian Souza Carvalho , is a Brazilian footballer, from the Santos' youth categories. He plays mainly as a right back.-Career:Crystian started to play in Vila Nova youth categories. In 2009 he goes to Santos youth categories....
Diego
Diego Ribas da Cunha
Diego Ribas da Cunha , commonly known as just Diego, is an international Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, as an attacking midfielder.-Santos:...

Elivelton

Emerson

Felipe

Felipe Garcia dos Prazeres

Leonardo

Leonardo José Aparecido Moura

Marco Antônio

Neymar

External links

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Legend

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national teams

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national olympic teams

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national U-20 teams

List of call-ups of Santos FC players to the Brazilian national U-17 teams

See also

External links