Futsal Best Players of All Time

Futsal is a fast-paced, action-packed sport that combines the best elements of football and basketball. It’s an exciting game played indoors on hard court surfaces with two teams made up of five players each; one player is designated as goalkeeper. Futsal requires skillful passing, precise shooting and quick decision making – all in a highly competitive environment. Whether you’re just starting out or are already well versed in the rules, futsal has something to offer everyone who enjoys sports and competition.

1. Falcão

Futsal Brasil Kirin

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1989–1991: Guarapira: 47: (50)
• 1992–1996: Corinthians: 132: (189)
• 1997–1998: GM-Chevrolet: 38: (45)
• 1999: Atlético Mineiro: 30: (38)
• 1999: Rio de Janeiro: 29: (38)
• 2000: São Paulo: 32: (39)
• 2000–2002: Banespa: 51: (70)
• 2003–2005: Malwee/Jaraguá: 62: (97)
• 2005: São Paulo (football): 2: (0)
• 2005–2010: Malwee/Jaraguá: 168: (220)
• 2011: Cortiana/Santos: 28: (36)
• 2012–2014: Intelli: 48: (66)
• 2014: Madureira: :
• 2015: Futsal Brasil Kirin: :
• 2015: Vasco da Gama (futsal): :
• 2016: Chennai 5s: 4: (5)
• 2020: Grêmio Futebol 7: 1: (3)
• Total: : 701: (1005)
• 1998–2018: Brazil: 258: (401)

Alessandro Rosa Vieira, known as Falcão, is a Brazilian winger who played for several clubs in his country and abroad. Falcão began his professional career with Guarapira before joining Corinthians in 1998.

He spent two seasons at the club before moving to Atlético Mineiro. In 1999 he joined Rio de Janeiro but left after one season to join São Paulo. With the "Tricolor" he won two Brazilian Cups (2000, 2002) and reached the Copa Libertadores semi-final in 2003–04.

Falcão then moved back to Brazil where he played for Malwee/Jaraguá until 2005 when he signed with São Paulo again; however, this time without any success at first Division level and being released after only playing two games during the 2006 season due to injury problems that hindered him from practicing regularly.

Since retiring from football Falcao has worked as a commentator of matches on TV Globo's coverage of Serie A Football matches. Alessandro Rosa Vieira was born on 8 June 1977 in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Brazil into a family of farmers. 

After starting out playing amateur football with hometown side Clube dos Ferreiros Falcao made his senior debut aged just 18 years old whilst still attending high school in 1996 for Guarapira Futebol Clube – currently based within the lower divisions of Brazilian football.

Eventually going on make over 190 appearances scoring 50 goals including 38 league starts during an eight year spell between 1992-1998 which included spells at Corinthians (known since 2013 as Palmeiras).

It wasn't until 1997 that falcondo would hit European soil by signing for Swiss Super League side FC Geneva appearing almost exclusively off the bench and totaling 30 league appearances over 2 seasons totaling 38 GLS overall making it four different countries represented.

While plying his trade professionally prior returning home permanently ahead of schedule having originally planned an extended stay continuing what could be considered yet another successful adventure northwards unto.

Europe once more finally settling down somewhat permanently afterwards enjoying some much needed stability domestically throughout these sporadic travels becoming arguably one Of The Most Successful Foreigners. 

To Play Within The Bonaerense Colours Prior Retiring From Professional Football Following An Incredibly Tumultuous Career Excluding Only One Year Out Once Again Personally Representing His Country Internationally Throughout These Periods As Well As Appearing On Fifa.

2. Ricardinho

Pendekar United F.C.

Career

• –2002: Gramidense
• –: Miramar
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2010: Benfica: 98: (195)
• 2010–2013: Nagoya Oceans: 0: (0)
• 2011: → CSKA Moscow (loan): 0: (0)
• 2011–2012: → Benfica (loan): 2: (0)
• 2013–2020: Inter Movistar: 210: (152)
• 2020–2022: ACCS: 8: (5)
• 2022–: Pendekar United: 8: (5)
• 2003–2021: Portugal: 187: (141)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 April 2019

Ricardinho is a Portuguese winger who currently plays for Indonesian club Pendekar United. Ricardinho started his career at Benfica, where he spent six seasons before being transferred to Belgian side KRC Genk in January 2017.

In 2012, Ricardinho was part of the Portugal squad that won the European Championship. In 2013, Ricardinho joined Galatasaray on loan and helped them win the Turkish Cup that year. 

After leaving Galatasaray in 2014, Ricardinho had spells with Italian clubs Fiorentina and Cagliari before joining Brazilian side Cruzeiro in February 2016.

At Cruzeiro, Ricardinho won the Copa Libertadores twice (2016 and 2018) as well as the Campeonato Brasileiro (2017). 

On 1 July 2019, it was announced that Ricardinho had signed for Indonesian club Pendekar United ahead of their inaugural season in Indonesia's top-tier league Pelita Pemuda Liga.

3. Sergio Lozano Martínez

FC Barcelona Futsal

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2004: Arganda: :
• 2004–2008: Las Rozas: 55: (69)
• 2008–2010: Cartagena: 53: (41)
• 2010–2011: Caja Segovia: 46: (33)
• 2011–: Barcelona: :
• : Spain: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sergio Lozano Martínez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an Ala for Barcelona. He made his debut in the La Liga on 26 October 2007, coming on as a substitute for Rafael van der Vaart in the 82nd minute of Barça's 2–0 home win against Racing Santander.

A regular starter under Pep Guardiola, Lozano helped the club to two consecutive league titles and four Copa del Rey trophies between 2009 and 2011. On 13 July 2017, after six seasons with Barcelona, he signed with Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.[2] Sergio was born in Madrid to Andalusian parents.

Sergio Lozano Martínez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Barcelona. He began his career with Arganda in 2001, before joining Las Rozas the following year. After two seasons at Las Rozas, he joined Cartagena in 2004 and played there for three years before moving to Caja Segovia in 2007.

In 2010, he signed for Barcelona and has since made over 200 appearances for the club across all competitions including winning La Liga and Copa del Rey titles during his time at Camp Nou. Sergio has also represented Spain at the international level, making his debut against Hungary on 27 March 2008 and being a part of the team that won Euro 2012.

On 1 July 2018, it was announced that he had agreed to join Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on a four-year deal worth £12 million (€15 million).

4. Manoel Tobias

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1989: Candeia: :
• 1990: Votorantim: :
• 1991–1992: Banfort: :
• 1993-1994: Inpacel: :
• 1994–1995: Enxuta: :
• 1996–1997: Inter/Ulbra: :
• 1998–1999: Atlético Mineiro: :
• 2000–2001: Vasco da Gama: :
• 2001–2002: Malwee/Jaraguá: :
• 2002–2007: Cartagena: :
• 2007: SC Ulbra: :
• 1992–2004: Brazil: 302: (278)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Manoel Tobias is a Brazilian futsal player who has played for several teams in his country. He most recently played for Caetité, where he helped the team to win promotion to Brazil's top division.

In international play, Manoel Tobias has represented Brazil at both the Youth and Senior level. He was part of the squad that won gold at the 2004 South American Under-17 Championship, as well as playing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and 2007 Copa America tournaments.

Playing defender is probably Manoel Tobias' favoured position, but he can also be deployed in midfield or up front if called upon by his team mates. His experience will be important as Caetité compete in one of Brazil's more competitive divisions this season. 

As with many footballers from developing countries such as Brazil, Manoel Tobias' career has been hampered by financial difficulties along the way - something which he hopes to overcome with continued success on the field.

5. Kike

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1998–2000: CLM Talavera: —: (13)
• 2000–2001: Valencia Vijusa: —: (40)
• 2001–2015: ElPozo Murcia: 404: (272)
• : Spain: 140:

Kike is a defender who has played for various clubs over the course of his career. Kike made his professional debut with CLM Talavera in 1998 and went on to play 404 matches for ElPozo Murcia over the next decade.

Kike represented Spain at youth level before making his full international debut in 2001. In 2015, aged 34, Kike retired from playing football to focus on other things in life. 

Kike is currently an analyst with Valencia's radio station Valenciacomercio and also works as a pundit for TV channels including LaLiga Santander and beIN Sports Espana Kike is a versatile attacker who can play in any position on the pitch.

Kike has been a prolific goalscorer throughout his international career, and he is one of Spain's most recognizable players. Kike was born in Madrid, and he started his professional career at Atlético Madrid before moving to FC Barcelona in 2004. 

Kike won two FIFA Futsal World Cups with Spain (2000 and 2004), as well as numerous club titles with both Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona. Kike retired from international football after the 2016 European Championship, but he remains a prominent figure for Spain's national team squad.

6. Panat Kittipanuwong

Career

• 2011–2015: Poolcharoen Wittayakom School
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016: Rajnavy: 11: (7)
• 2017–: Chonburi Bluewave: 27: (17)
• 2017–: Thailand Futsal U20: 8: (9)
• 2017–: Thailand Futsal: 5: (5)

Panat Kittipanuwong is a Thai winger who has played for Chonburi Bluewave in the Thai League 2. He made his senior debut for Rajnavy in 2016 and has since scored seven goals in eleven appearances.

Panat Kittipanuwong began his youth career at Poolcharoen Wittayakom School before moving to Thailand's top division, the Thai League 1, with Rajnavy in 2016. 

A quick and agile player, Kittipanuwong is known for his speed on the wing as well as an accurate shooting style from range; he also possesses great dribbling ability.

With potential to develop into a world-class talent, Panat Kittipanuwong will hope to continue developing at Chonburi Bluewave ahead of possible international call-ups down the line Panat Kittipanuwong is a Thai futsal player who has played for Thailand at youth level, and internationally for the under-20 side. 

He is currently playing in Chonburi Bluewave's domestic league, and also featured in their inaugural season of the newly formed AFF Futsal Championship.

Panat stands out as one of the most creative players on his team; often creating chances or scoring goals from very unexpected positions. With continued good form, he may soon be called up to represent Thailand at senior level - something that would be a major achievement for him personally and for Thai futsal as a whole.

7. Ferrão

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007: Joinville: :
• 2008–2009: Atlântico: :
• 2010: Farroupilha: :
• 2011–2014: MFK Tyumen: :
• 2014–: Barcelona: 247: (224)
• : Brazil: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carlos Vagner Gularte Filho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Barcelona as a midfielder. He started his career at hometown team Chapecó, before moving to Corinthians in 2006.

After one season with the Brasileirão champions, he joined Real Madrid for €17 million in 2009 but failed to make an impact and was loaned back to Corinthians for 2010. 

In 2011 Ferrão returned to Europe and signed for German side Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the DFB-Pokal in his first season and made 44 appearances over two years before joining Barcelona in January 2014.

At international level, Ferrão has represented Brazil at U-20 level and played at the 2010 World Cup finals where they were runners up; he also appeared in all three of their matches at the Copa America Centenario tournament that year. 

Ferrão is known as a hard worker both on and off the pitch, often running long distances during training sessions or playing through pain after picking up injuries early into games.

8. Schumacher

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1997: Corinthians: :
• 1998–1999: General Motors: :
• 2000: Vasco: :
• 2001–2012: Inter Movistar: :
• 2012–2015: Corinthians: :
• : Brazil: 98:
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Schumacher is a Brazilian defender who has played for several teams in the world's top leagues. He was signed by French team Olympique de Marseille in 2006, and after his release from there he joined German side Bayern Munich.

In 2012, Schumacher announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34 due to continuing medical problems with his spine. After retiring, Schumacher worked as a pundit for Sky Sports before being appointed manager of Qatar’s Al-Arabi SC in January 2019..

Flávio Sérgio Viana Schumacher was born on 31 August 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil and began playing football professionally with hometown club Corinthians at the age of 18 years old where he made over 100 appearances before moving to France to play for Olympique de Marseille .

In 2006 ,he signed with Bayern Munich where he won two Bundesliga titles and reached the Champions League final three times (2008–2010, 2012–2013). 

After struggling with ongoing back problems which required surgery on numerous occasions throughout his career, including an infamous skiing accident that left him paraplegic aged 34. 

Schumacher retired from professional football on 14 December 2012 following 11 seasons and 338 games across all competitions having made 339 league appearances scoring 43 goals making him one of the most successful defenders of all time.

Following retirement ,Schumi took up a position as a pundit working alongside Gary Lineker for TV channel BT Sport but was soon given an opportunity manage Qatar’s Al- Arabi SCafter taking them into Division Onea during his first season in charge.

9. Leo Higuita

Career

• : Social Ramos
• : CSSE
• : River FC
• : Flamengo
• : Fluminense
• : Vasco da Gama
• : Cabo Frio
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2008: Cabo Frio: :
• 2009: Vasco da Gama: :
• 2009–2010: MFC Tulpar: :
• 2010: Belenenses: :
• 2011–: AFC Kairat: :
• 2013–: Kazakhstan: 30: (27)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Higuita is a goalkeeper who currently plays for AFC Kairat. He began his career with River FC and then moved to CSSE before joining AFC Kairat in 2016. Higuita has been capped at international level by Brazil, appearing in two Copa America tournaments and one Confederations Cup.

Higuita is known for his athleticism and ability to make spectacular saves, which has led him to be labelled as "The Titan". Higuita was named the best goalkeeper of the Russian Premier League in 2017, after helpinghis side win promotion to the top flight of Russian football that season.

Higuita is married and has two children Leo Higuita is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Portuguese club Flamengo. 

He has spent his entire senior career with the team, and was part of their 2013–14 Taça de Portugal-winning squad. Higuita made his debut for Cabo Frio in 2006, and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club before joining Vasco da Gama in 2009.

He helped them win the Liga Portuguesa in 2010, and also played at international level for Brazil during that time. Higuita joined Belenenses in 2011, where he won two Portuguese championships (2012 and 2013) before moving to AFC Kairat two years later. 

With Kairat, he reached Kazakhstan's top division for the first time ever in 2016–17 season after helping them reach the semi-finals of the 2017 Kazakhstan Cup competition.

Leo Higuita has been capped 27 times by Brazil since making his debut back in 2009 – scoring six goals along the way – and is currently competing at Copa America 2019 as part of their provisional squad.

10. Javier Rodríguez Nebreda

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1991–1992: Sant Andreu: :
• 1992–1997: Indústrias García: :
• 1997–2006: Playas de Castellón: :
• 2006–2012: Barcelona: :
• 2012–2014: Kuwait Club: :
• 2014–2015: Baku United: :
• –: Spain: 168: (99)
• 2017–2018: Győri ETO
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Javier Rodríguez Nebreda is a Spanish winger who started his senior career at Sant Andreu. He played for Barcelona and Sevilla before joining Villarreal in 2006.

In 2013, he joined Atlético Madrid where he retired after the 2017–18 season. Javier Rodríguez Nebreda has won 16 caps for Spain, scoring one goal. After retiring from football, Javier Rodríguez Nebreda became a commentator for TVE and Movistar+.

Javier Rodríguez Nebreda was born in 1992, and began his playing career with Indústrias García before joining Barcelona in 2006. He made his international debut for Spain in 2007, and has since gone on to win 168 caps overall. Javier is perhaps best known for his time at Barcelona, where he won two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey as well as being runners-up twice in the Champions League.

In January 2018, it was announced that Javier would leave Barcelona after nine years to join Győri ETO on a two year contract.

11. Stefano Mammarella

Acqua e Sapone Calcio a 5

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2009: Chieti: :
• 2009–2013: Montesilvano: :
• 2013–: Acqua e Sapone: :
• : Italy: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stefano Mammarella is a goalkeeper who has played for several Italian clubs, most notably Chieti and Catania. He started his career with local side Torre del Greco before moving to Serie C1 club Spezia in 2001.

In 2002, he joined Chieti after they were promoted to Serie B; at the age of 20, he was their first-choice keeper. He spent two seasons with Chieti, helping them achieve promotion to Serie A in 2004 and 2005 respectively; during this time, he made 54 appearances between the sticks.

In 2006, Mammarella moved on to Catania where he remained as their first-choice goalkeeper until 2009; during this time, he made 137 appearances in all competitions including 34 in the UEFA Champions League which saw Catania reach the quarter-finals stage for only the second time ever (they later lost against Real Madrid).

After leaving Catalia midway through 2009–10 season following disagreements over new contract terms (he eventually signed for fellow Serie A side Fiorentina), Stefano retired from professional football at just 25 years old due to an injury sustained whilst playing for Italy U21s against Finland U21s on 6 September 2009 (which ruled him out of Euro 2012).

Since retiring from professional football Stefano has been working as goalkeeping coach at Florentina youth academy while also taking care of his son Giovanni who was born in February 2013.

12. Vladislav Shayakhmetov

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2000: FC Uralmash: 2: (0)
• 2000–2001: FC Uralets: 36: (10)
• 2001–2008: MFK Viz-Sinara: 267: (237)
• 2008–: MFK Dinamo: :
• : Russia (futsal): 45: (35)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vladislav Shayakhmetov was born on 25 August 1981 in Revda, Russia. He is a forward and currently plays for MFK Dinamo. Vladislav has been capped at both club and international level.

In 2006, Vladislav helped Dinamo win the Russian Premier League title and later played in the UEFA Champions League with them during the 2007-08 season. A consistent performer for Dinamo over the years, Shayakhmetov has also won several domestic honours including two Russian Cups (2005, 2009) as well as a Super Cup (2008).

He is widely regarded as one of Russia's best forwards of his generation and looks set to continue playing at top level for many years to come.

Vladislav Shayakhmetov is a Russian international football player who currently plays for MFK Dinamo. Vladislav Shayakhmetov has been playing in the Russian Premier League with FC Uralmash and MFK Viz-Sinara since 1999 and 2001, respectively.

He made his debut for Russia national team in 2003 and played 45 matches until 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup where he helped the team to reach the semi-finals stage before losing to Brazil by 3 goals. 

In 2009, Vladislav Shayakhmetov joined Spanish side Málaga CF on a season-long loan deal but did not make an appearance for them during the entire campaign as he was sidelined due to injury sustained while playing for Russia national futsal team at European Championship Qualifiers which took place between September–November of that year.

On 30th July 2010, it was announced that Vladislav Shayakhmetov had signed a two-year contract with English club Fulham FC which ran from 1st August 2010 until 31st July 2012; however.

After making only one substitute appearance for Fulham during their first competitive fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Wolves) FA Cup.

Third Round on 17th January 2011, he left the Whites eighteen months later without making another single league or cup appearance. Despite being handed further opportunities owing to injuries suffered by other players within the squad.

Eventually joining fellow Londoners Eintracht Frankfurt on 11th February 2013 having failed to settle comfortably at Craven Cottage Stadium under Felix Magath’s management over multiple seasons including spells out on loan.

Werder Bremen (Bundesliga), SC Paderborn 07 (D1), Sporting CP (Liga Portuguesa) and RSC Anderlecht Brussels (Jupiler Pro League).

13. Rodrigo Hardy Araújo

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• xxxx–xx: Pulo do Gato: :
• xxxx–xx: Araçatuba: :
• xxxx–xx: Santa Fé: :
• 2009–2013: Carlos Barbosa: :
• 2014–: Sorocaba: :
• –: Brazil: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rodrigo Hardy Araújo is a defender who currently plays for Brazilian club Corinthians. He has played in Europe with Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam and Serie A club Genoa CFC, both of which he helped to achieve promotion to the top flight.

Rodrigo was born in Campinas, Brazil and started his professional career at local side Portuguesa before moving on to Dutch outfit Feyenoord Rotterdam in 2006. 

He made over 100 appearances for Feyenoord Rotterdam before joining Italian side Genoa CFC in 2009 where he would make 83 more appearances overall including one appearance during the 2013-14 season as they achieved promotion back into Serie A after two years absence from the top flight of Italian football.

In June 2016, it was announced that Rodrigo had signed for Brazilian giants Corinthians ahead of their inaugural season in the Série B following a successful trial period with the team earlier.

14. Guitta

Career

• –2007: Intelli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2014: Intelli: :
• 2015–2018: Corinthians: :
• 2018–: Sporting CP: 8: (0)
• : Brazil: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thiago Mendes Rocha was born in 1987 and is currently a goalkeeper for Sporting CP. He has played for numerous clubs throughout his career, including Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro before joining Sporting CP in 2013.

Guitta has represented Brazil at international level on multiple occasions,winning the Copa América with them in 2015. He is known as one of the best goalkeepers in Portugal, having won several awards during his time there including two Primeira Liga titles with Porto in 2014 and 2016 respectively.

Guitta retired from international football after the 2018 World Cup but remains one of Brazil's most-capped players with over 100 appearances to his name Guitta started his career with Brazilian club Intelli, before moving to Corinthians in 2015. He has made 8 appearances for Sporting CP since 2018 and scored 0 goals.

Guitta is a versatile defender who can play on either side of the back four, and he is also capable of playing as a central midfielder or forward when required. Guitta is known for his attacking instincts and quick reactions.

Which have helped him score several crucial goals during his career thus far. He has represented Brazil at youth level, but he may be ineligible to do so again due to the fact that he now plays for an overseas club (Sporting CP).

Guitta is set to join Italian side Inter Milan on loan in January 2020, following the conclusion of Corinthians' season in Brasileirão 2019/2020; this will be his first taste of European football outside of Brazil.

15. Hossein Tayyebi

AE Palma Futsal

Career

• 2000–2005: Pishgaman (football)
• 2005–2007: Elmo Adab
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2010: Elmo Adab: :
• 2010–2012: Foolad Mahan: :
• 2012–2013: Giti Pasand: 22: (17)
• 2013–2015: Norilsk Nickel: 90: (75)
• 2015–2016: Mes Sungun: 25: (16)
• 2016: Tasisat Daryaei: 4: (8)
• 2016–2020: Kairat Almaty: 70: (105)
• 2017: → Thái Sơn Nam (loan): 5: (8)
• 2018: → Mes Sungun (loan): 5: (8)
• 2020–2022: Benfica: 63: (47)
• 2022–: Palma: 0: (0)
• 2006: Iran U18: :
• 2007–2010: Iran U21: :
• 2009–: Iran: 130: (150 [1])

Hossein Tayyebi made his professional debut with Pishgaman in 2000. He moved to Elmo Adab in 2005, and helped the club win promotion to the Iranian Premier League in 2006.

Hossein Tayyebi joined Foolad Mahan ahead of the 2007–08 season, but left for Norilsk Nickel just two years later. With Norilsk Nickel he won three Russian Championships (2009, 2010, 2011) and a Russian Cup (2010).

In January 2015 he transferred to Palma on a one-year contract with an option for another year. Hossein Tayyebi has represented Iran at Under-20 level and was part of their squad that competed at the Toulon Tournament in 2009 where they reached the semi-finals before losing out to France. 

He made his senior international debut against Saudi Arabia on 11 November 2013.

16. Luís Figo

Portugal national football team

Career

• 1989–1995: Sporting CP
• 1995–2000: Barcelona
• 2000–2005: Real Madrid
• 2005–2009: Inter Milan
• 1988–1989: Portugal U16
• 1989: Portugal U17
• 1988–1990: Portugal U18
• 1990–1991: Portugal U20
• 1991–1994: Portugal U21
• 1991–2006: Portugal

Luís Figo is a Portuguese winger who played for Sporting CP, Barcelona and Real Madrid. He was part of the Portugal team that won the European Championship in 2004.

In 2009, he moved to Inter Milan where he retired at the end of his contract in 2014. Figo has been awarded several prestigious awards including five Ballon d'Or trophies, three La Liga titles and two Champions League crowns with Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

In 2017, he announced his retirement from professional football after 18 years of playing at the top level in Europe Luís Figo is a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He began his career with Sporting CP and joined Barcelona in 1995 for £27 million.

After winning two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey during his time at Barcelona, he moved to Real Madrid for £64 million in 2003. 

At the international level, Figo has represented Portugal at every age group from under-16s to the senior team since 1989, including UEFA Euro 2004 where they reached the semi-finals before losing to eventual champions Greece; and FIFA World Cup 2002 where he helped them reach the final stage where they lost 1–0 against Brazil.

On 26 January 2006, Figo announced his retirement from football due to persistent injuries.[1] In 2016 Luís Figo was appointed ambassador of UEFA's anti-racism task force. Born: Praia da Luz (Praia Da Luz), Lisbon (Portugal) on 24 October 1977 [age 42].  

Height: 1 m 83 cm Weight: 74 kg Athletic ability: Good dribbling speed Stamina: Excellent passing range Shooting technique:

 Decent left foot Tactics Skills Control Positioning DEFENDING MEMBER PLAYER TYPE Role Attacking Midfielder Club Teams Sporting CP FC Barcelona Real Madrid CF National Team Portugal Manchester United AC.

17. Ho Van Y

Vietnam national futsal team

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2017: Đà Nẵng: 38: (0)
• 2018–: Thái Sơn Nam: 17: (1)
• 2016–2017: Vietnam U20: 4: (0)
• 2017–: Vietnam: 12: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ho Van Y is a goalkeeper for Thái Sơn Nam. He was born in Vietnam and moved to France as a child. Ho Van Y joined Thái Sơn Nam in 2016 and has since made over 20 appearances for the club.

In his time with Thái Sơn Nam, he has helped the team secure promotion to Ligue 1 twice - in 2017 and 2018 - while also appearing at both the AFC Champions League and Europa League qualifiers during that period.

Ho Van Y is known for his strong shot-stopping ability, which has seen him labelled as one of Vietnam's rising stars on the international stage; he represented his country at both U17 level and U23 level before making his debut for their senior side in March of this year against Cambodia.

Ho VanY is married with two children Ho Van Y is a Vietnamese international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Thai club Thái Sơn Nam. He made his senior debut in 2015 and has since played 38 matches for Đà Nẵng whilst also representing Vietnam at U20 level, scoring four goals. 

Ho Van Y started his career with local side Đà Nẵng before moving to Thai clubs Thái Sơn Nam and Suphanburi during the 2017 season.

Despite being mainly used as an attacking midfielder, he has shown flashes of brilliance whenever given the chance to play in defence or midfield. 

With 38 appearances and one goal to his name so far in his senior career, it's safe to say that Ho Van Y is continuing to develop into one of the most promising young midfielders in Southeast Asia. His performances this year may well lead him towards selection for Vietnam at the 2019 World Cup qualifiers later this year.

18. Zicky Té

Career

• 2011–2012: GROB
• 2012–2013: PSAAC
• 2013–2020: Sporting CP
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–: Sporting CP: 41: (17)
• 2017: Portugal U17: 5: (2)
• 2017–2018: Portugal U18: 12: (9)
• 2018–2019: Portugal U19: 5: (3)
• 2020: Portugal U21: 1: (1)
• 2021–: Portugal: 18: (5)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 9 October 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:00, 9 October 2021 (UTC)

Izaquel Gomes Té was born on 1 September 2001 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. He is a Portuguese football player who currently plays for Sporting CP. In his youth career, he played for GROB, winning the 2016–17 LigaPro title with them in 2017.

Té has represented Portugal at under-16 and under-18 levels before making his full international debut in November 2018 against Hungary, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute to make history as Guinea-Bissau's first ever footballer to feature at an international tournament (ahead of Souleymane Coulibaly).

Zicky is set to become one of Sporting CP's key players over the next few years and will be looking to help them win more trophies Zicky Té is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Sporting CP. Zicky was born on 9th October 1997 in Lisbon, Portugal. 

He started his career with the youth academy of Sporting CP and made his senior debut in 2018 against Atlético de Madrid at the age of just 17 years old.

In 2017, he played for Portugal U17s where they reached the semi-finals of the European Championships before losing to France 3–1 on aggregate. The following year, he helped Portugal U18s reach their first-ever European Championship final which they lost 2–1 to Spain after extra time thanks to goals from Rodrigo Moreno and Brahim Diaz respectively. 

In March 2019, Zicky signed a new contract extension with Sporting until 2020 which will keep him at the club until 2025.

Zicky has represented Portugal at various youth levels including Under-19s and Under-21s but has yet to make an appearance for their full national team squad however he did play for them during qualifiers for Euro 2020 as part of manager Fernando Santos’ squad.

19. Pany Varela

Career

• 1999–2003: Os Patuscos
• 2003–2006: Forte da Casa
• 2006–2008: Benfica
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2013: Benfica: :
• 2012: → Belenenses (loan): :
• 2012–2013: → Olivais (loan): 6: (4)
• 2013–2016: Fundão: 36: (26)
• 2016–: Sporting CP: 148: (52)
• 2015–: Portugal: 64: (14)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 5 November 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:00, 5 November 2021 (UTC)

Pany Varela is a Cape Verdean footballer who currently plays for Sporting CP. He has also played for Os Patuscos and Sporting B in his youth career. Pany Varela made his first-team debut in 2008, and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

In 2013, he won the Portuguese Cup with Sporting CP. Pany Varela is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which has seen him score some important goals for Sporting CP over the years. 

Pany Varela was born in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, on 25 February 1989 Pany Varela is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a central defender for Sporting CP.

Pany Varela made his senior debut with Benfica in 2008 and has since played for several other top-flight clubs, including Belenenses on loan in 2012. In 2016, he transferred to Sporting CP where he has been an important part of the team's defense ever since. 

He represented Portugal at the international level from 2015 onwards, playing 64 games and scoring 14 goals during that time.

Pany Varela is well known for his strong presence in the middle of the park, which makes him a vital member of any side he features.

20. Dovenir Domingues Neto

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1998–2000: At. Mineiro: :
• 2001–2002: Minas: :
• 2003–2004: Ulbra: :
• 2004–2010: Inter Movistar: :
• 2010: Malwee/Jaraguá: :
• 2011: Santos: :
• 2012: Joinville: :
• 2013–2016: Gazprom UGRA: :
• 2016: Split Tommy: :
• 2016–: Kairat Almaty: :
• : Brazil: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dovenir Domingues Neto is a Brazilian defender who currently plays for Kazakh club Kairat Almaty. He began his career in Brazil with Clube Atlético Paranaense, before moving to Turkey and playing for Fenerbahçe S.K.

In 2013, he moved back to his native country and signed for Botafogo Foot-Ball Club where he spent two seasons before joining Kairat Almaty in 2015. Neto has made over 150 appearances in the Kazakhstan Premier League, scoring six goals during that time.

He was part of the Brazil national team which finished runner-up at the Copa América Centenario in 2016 and played at both the 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup tournaments without featuring prominently either time round. 

He is a Brazilian professional cyclist, who has competed in both the UCI World Tour and the Pro Continental circuit.

He rode for at times Minas Gerais-based Atletico Mineiro and later Inter Movistar before joining Kazakhstani team Kairat Almaty in 2016.

Domingues Neto was part of Brazil's successful Olympic squad that took home a silver medal in Rio de Janeiro this year after finishing second behind Team GB in the road race event.

After his time with Kazakhstan's top-ranked team he rejoined Santos - where he spent two years from 2012 to 2014 - as their new principal rider for the 2017 season onwards.

21. Marcelo Vieira

Brazil national football team

Career

• 2002–2005: Fluminense
• 2005–2007: Fluminense
• 2007–2022: Real Madrid
• 2022–2023: Olympiacos
• 2023: Fluminense
• 2005: Brazil U17
• 2007: Brazil U20
• 2008: Brazil U23
• 2012: Brazil Olympic (O.P.)
• 2006–2018: Brazil

Marcelo Vieira is a Brazilian left-back who currently plays for Olympiacos in Greece. He started his career with Fluminense before joining Real Madrid in 2005.

Marcelo has played 386 times for Real Madrid, scoring 26 goals. Marcelo won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup as Brazil's best player of the tournament.

Marcelo is considered one of the world's best defenders and was named to FIFA's 30 Greatest Players of All Time list in 2017 Marcelo Vieira began his footballing career at Brazilian side São Paulo FC.

He went on to represent Brazil internationally and was part of the team that won the 2013 Confederations Cup. Marcelo also played a key role in helping Brazil win its first-ever Olympic gold medal in London in 2012.

In 2018, he announced his retirement from international football after 58 appearances for his country over six years. 

Marcelo is now concentrating on his coaching career, having taken up a position with Sao Paolo club Corinthians as assistant manager earlier this year.

22. Rico Zulkarnain

Wales national futsal team

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• -2007: Newport County: 0: (0)
• 2008-2013: PILL FC: :
• 2013-2014: Taff's Well: :
• 2013-: Wales (futsal)[1][2]: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rico Zulkarnain is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cardiff City. He started his career at Bangor City, before moving to Swansea in 2011.

After two seasons with the Swans, he signed for Cardiff in January 2015 and has since made over 130 appearances for the club. Zulkarnain was part of Wales' squad that won their first ever international trophy, the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, which saw them top their group and qualify for their first major tournament.

In total, he has played nine times for Wales including seven caps during Euro 2016 qualification and one appearance at the finals itself where they were runners-up after losing to Portugal 1-0 in extra time. Outside of football, Zulkarnain works as a personal trainer and also runs his own fitness business called "Rico's Fitness".

Zulkarnain is currently subject of an enquiry by English police after allegations surfaced that he assaulted another man outside a nightclub earlier this year.

23. Miguel Rodrigo

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1986–1991: Banco de Granada: :
• 1991–1992: Almunecar Perez Casket: :
• 1992–1998: Banco de Granada
• 1998–1999: Nazareno de Sevilla
• 1999–2000: Jaén Paraíso Interio
• 2000–2003: Petrarca Padova
• 2003–2004: Dinamo Moscow
• 2004: Luparense
• 2004–2009: Caja Segovia
• 2009–2016: Japan
• 2016–2017: Thailand
• 2017–2019: Vietnam
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Miguel Rodrigo was born in Valencia, Spain in 1970. He started his career at Banco de Granada as a defender before making the switch to midfield for Almunecar Perez Casket.

Miguel Rodrigo moved into management with association football club Barcelona B in 2009 and he led them to promotion from La Liga two years later. In 2013, Miguel Rodrigo returned to coaching with Spanish side Getafe CF but was sacked after just one season due to poor results.

Currently, Miguel Rodrigo is manager of Hungarian side Debrecen FC where they currently play in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I division of Hungary's professional football league system. Miguel Rodrigo has also had spells managing teams such as Atlético Madrid (2006–2007) and Sporting CP (2011).

On 27 February 2016, it was announced that he would take over as manager of Egyptian Premier League side Zamalek SC following their relegation from the top flight last season . Born on 15 July 1970, Miguel Rodrigu.

24. Murilo Ferreira

Acqua e Sapone Calcio a 5

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–: Acqua e Sapone: :
• –: Italy: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Murilo Ferreira is a Brazilian defender who plays for Portuguese club Benfica. He started his career with São Paulo, making over 100 appearances before moving to Europe in 2010.

At Benfica, Murilo has been an ever-present figure and helped the team win several trophies, including the 2013/14 Primeira Liga title and the 2014 Taça da Liga. In 2015 he moved back to Brazil and signed for Fluminense FC where he has since made over 50 appearances.

On international level, Murilo played for Brazil at under-20 level before representing his country at senior level on 11 occasions (including two World Cup tournaments). 

As of 2018 he is contracted to Fluminense until 2021 Murilo Ferreira is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Italian club Acqua e Sapone.

He has represented Brazil at youth levels but made his senior international debut in 2007. Murilo started his career with Corinthians, where he won two São Paulo State Championships and the Inter-State Cup in 2002. 

In 2004, he moved to Italy to play for Parma Calcio following a successful trial period. After just one season with Parma, Murilo joined Sampdoria on loan for the 2005–06 Serie A season.

He helped Sampdoria reach the Coppa Italia final that year before leaving for Parma permanently after helping them win promotion back to Serie A as league champions in 2006–07. 

Murilo played regularly during Sampdoria’s three seasons in Serie B (2007–10), scoring 16 goals from midfield as they finished as runners-up twice and reached the semi-finals of the 2009 Prima Divisione playoffs.

However, due to financial difficulties caused by an ownership dispute, he was forced to leave Sampdoria when their debts were paid off at the end of 2010–11 season.

Murilo rejoined former team Corinthians ahead of their 2013 Copa Libertadores campaign which ended prematurely due to interference from FIFA over unpaid salaries owed by CPFC managers Onalfo and Jorge Jesus respectively. 

He subsequently signed with fellow top tier side Atalanta Bergamo on 1 July 2014 on a 2-year deal worth €1 million per annum ,although this move did not materialize either because Atalanta's management resigned soon after signing him orchard player Diego Falcao instead.

25. Willian

Brazil national football team

Career

• 1998–2006: Corinthians
• 2005: Mauaense (loan)
• 2006–2007: Corinthians
• 2007–2013: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2013: Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2013–2020: Chelsea
• 2020–2021: Arsenal
• 2021–2022: Corinthians
• 2022: Fulham
• 2007: Brazil U20
• 2011–2019: Brazil

At Corinthians, Willian was a prolific goalscorer and won the Campeonato Paulista in 2006. He joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007 and became an important player for them, scoring 20 times in 140 appearances.

After helping Brazil to win the 2013 Confederations Cup, Willian moved to Fulham in England where he has started well this season. 

He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Brazil national team.

Willian started his career at local side Anzhi Makhachkala before moving to Europe to join Chelsea in 2013. He has made 70 appearances for Brazil, winning nine caps, including being part of their victorious Copa América campaign in 2019. 

Willian was born in Rio de Janeiro but grew up playing football in his home country of Brazil before signing for Anzhi Makhachkala aged 18.

In November 2018 he scored a hat-trick against Arsenal which helped earn Chelsea their first Premier League victory since 2017.

He also won the PFA Player of the Year award that same year, becoming the first player from outside England or Scotland to win it since 1966–67 season's winner Bobby Charlton.

Also Played For: chelsea f.c, sport club corinthians paulista

26. Dmitri Prudnikov

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2013: Viz-Sinara: 207: (140)
• 2013–2017: Dina Moscow: 47: (32)
• 2017–: Sinara: :
• 2008–: Russia: 37: (18)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 March 2020

Dmitri Prudnikov is a Russian defender who currently plays for FC Rostov. Dmitri Prudnikov made his professional debut in the Russian Premier League with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara in 2006, and has since played for several other clubs including FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, and most recently Rostov.

Dmitri Prudnikov represented Russia at under-17 level before making his senior international debut in 2007. He has also competed at both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012. 

Dmitri Prudnikov was born in Krasnoturyinsk in 1988 to a family of footballers; he has two brothers who are also defenders and one sister who is an actress Dmitri Prudnikov is a Russian international footballer who has played for both Sinara and Dina Moscow.

Dmitri was born on 16 January 1992 in Lipetsk, Russia. Dmitri made his professional debut for Sinara in the Russian Premier League on 10 August 2004 against FC Krylia Sovetov Samara. 

Dmitri scored his first professional goal for Sinara against FC Terek Grozny on 4 November 2004 in a 3-1 victory at home ground Gagarin Stadium. 

In total, Dmitri made 207 appearances and scored 140 goals during his time with Sinara between 2004-2013 before moving to Dina Moscow where he would make 47 appearances and score 32 goals over two seasons (2013-2015).

On 14 October 2017, Dmitria joined fellow league side Sinara again after signing a three year contract worth an undisclosed fee. He has since retired from football after helpingSinara win the 2018–19 Siberian Cup title.

27. Afonso Jesus

Career

• 2010–2011: AD Marista
• 2011–2016: Sporting CP
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: Sporting CP: 7: (2)
• 2016–: Benfica: 18: (2)
• 2015–2017: Portugal U19: 8: (2)
• 2015–: Portugal U21: 19: (6)
• 2017–: Portugal: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 April 2016, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 July 2019

Afonso Jesus was born in Lisbon, Portugal on January 6th, 1998. He started his career with hometown club Benfica, where he has played since the age of youth.

Afonso Jesus made his senior debut for Benfica in 2018 and has quickly become a key player for the side. His defensive skills have drawn comparisons to former Portuguese international defender Luisão and he is often called upon to help keep goals out at the back for Benfica.

Afonso Jesus also enjoys playing as a midfielder during set pieces or when needed but can also be deployed as a full-back if required by manager Rui Vitória. 

The25 year old is contracted to Benfica until 2021 and looks likely to play an important role for them in future seasons Afonso Jesus is a Portugal international midfielder who has played for Sporting CP and Benfica.

Afonso Jesus began his career at AD Marista before moving to Sporting CP in 2015. In 2016, he joined Benfica where he has made over 100 appearances and scored 18 goals. 

Afonso Jesus was part of the Portugal U19 team that finished runners-up at the European Championships in 2015, and also helped them qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals as captain of the side. 

He has represented his country at senior level since 2017, including appearing in three matches during their successful qualification campaign for Euro 2020.

28. Vahid Shamsaei

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2002: Peyman: :
• 2002–2003: Esteghlal: :
• 2003–2004: Lazio: 11: (19)
• 2004–2005: Eram Kish: : (38)
• 2005–2008: Tam Iran Khodro: :
• 2008–2011: Foolad Mahan: :
• 2011–2012: Giti Pasand: : (17)
• 2012–2013: Shenzhen Nanling: :
• 2013–2014: Dabiri: : (15)
• 2014–2018: Tasisat Daryaei: : (55)
• 2021: Giti Pasand: 4: (1)
• 1999–2017: Iran: 189: (392)
• 2014–2018: Tasisat Daryaei (Player-coach)
• 2020–2021: Giti Pasand (Player-coach)
• 2022–: Iran

Vahid Shamsaei is a former Iranian professional footballer. He started his career with Peyman in 1999 and spent the next six years at the club, winning two league titles and making over 100 appearances.

In 2002, he joined Esteghlal Tehran, where he won another league title before moving to Lazio in 2003. After one season there, he returned to Iran and played for Tam Iran Khodro until 2008 when he moved to fellow Iranian side Foolad Mahan.

In 2011, Shamsaei signed for Chinese Super League side Shenzhen Nanling FC but only made 17 appearances before returning home to play for Giti Pasand in 2012. 

He rejoined Esteghlal after just one season with Pasand and has since been their manager since June 2013 Vahid Shamsaei began his career with Iranian side Tasisat Daryaei in 1999.

He has made 189 appearances for the national team, scoring 392 goals. In 2014, he was appointed player-coach of top Iranian club Tasisat Daryaei and led them to their first ever AFC Futsal Championship title in 2016. He is currently manager of Giti Pasand, who are competing in Iran's second tier league.

29. André Lima

Career

• 1986–1989: Gondomar
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1989–1995: Gondomar: :
• 1995–1998: Miramar: :
• 1998–1999: Caja Segovia: :
• 1999–2002: Miramar: :
• 2002–2008: Benfica: :
• 1997–2007: Portugal: 111: (107)
• 2008–2010: Benfica
• 2011–2012: Gu Gugang
• 2012: China
• 2014–: Guangzhou Lixun
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

André Lima is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Guangzhou Lixun in the Chinese Super League. He started his career at Gondomar before moving to China and playing for several clubs, including Guangzhou Evergrande and Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.

In 2013, he rejoined Guizhou Lixun after being released by Chongqing Dangdai Lifan and has since played over 130 games for the club, scoring 26 goals. After helping Guizhou Lixun qualify for the 2017 AFC Champions League group stage, he was named player of the year in China during 2018 season.

Lima has represented Portugal at international level on more than thirty occasions and made his debut in 2000 against Belgium; he scored his only goal with Portugal against Bulgaria in 2011.

He retired from international football following their Euro 2016 qualifying defeat to Hungary but came back into the team for their play-off matches against Sweden which they lost 1–0 on aggregate .

At club level, André Lima won three consecutive league titles with Guangzhou Evergrande between 2010 and 2012 before joining Chongqing Dangdai Lifan where he won another title in 2014.

30. Séan Garnier

Séan Garnier is a world-class freestyle footballer who began his professional career as an association football player, notably for Auxerre and Troyes. However, injuries prematurely ended his playing days.

As a freestyle footballer, Séan garniers skills are renowned throughout the world. He has won numerous awards and accolades during his illustrious career, including being named French Football Player of the Year in 2006 and 2009.

In addition to his athletic prowess on the pitch, Garnier is also well-known for his charitable work within the community. 

He has raised money for various charities over the years through events such as match auctions and golf tournaments sponsored by Pepsi Max France Futsal Club or Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain FC's foundation Basket pour l'Enfant (Basket for Children).

Currently spearheading Paris Saint Germain Futsal Club's bid to win back their first ever Ligue 1 title since 1973/74 season when they were champions of Division 1 Nationale which at that time was called "Liga Nacional". 

PSG finished 3rd last season but now with new manager Unai Emery have started brightly winning all their matches so far this season including away matches against Lyon (1-0) & Marseille (5-1).

Entrepreneurial Profile) Having graduated from ESCP Europe Business School in 2012 with First Class Honours,[2] Garnier created KickStartKids - a social enterprise that provides disadvantaged children aged 6–12 with bicycles[3], footballs[4],[5], uniforms[6],[7], school supplies [8][9] as part of their basic education package.

The project currently operates in 18 cities across France: Marseilles,[12]; Lyon; Toulouse; Nice; Strasbourg; Dijon ; Nancy ; Metz ; Montpellier ; Rennes [13]; Reims [14]; Rouen; Grenoble; Nantes.

Séan Garnier grew up in Sens , just south east of Paris . His parents both worked outside the home so he spent much of early childhood either travelling around France with them or living outwith family while they pursued different jobs. 

When he turned five , Garnier moved into an apartment near where he would live until adulthood : Elysée Palace , one block from Notre Dame cathedral  At age 10 he joined local junior side AS.

31. Pedro Costa

Career

• 1992–1993: UP Venda Nova
• 1993–1994: Del Negro
• 1994–1996: Sporting
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–2002: Sporting: :
• 2002: Freixieiro: :
• 2002–2005: Benfica: :
• 2005–2006: Playas de Castellón: :
• 2006–2011: Benfica: :
• 2011–2016: Nagoya Oceans: :
• 2000: Portugal U21: 2: (3)
• 2001: Portugal U23: 2: (0)
• 2000–2014: Portugal: 119: (53)
• 2016–2019: Nagoya Oceans
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 September 2012, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 June 2015

Pedro Costa is a Portuguese international footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Valencia CF. He started his career at hometown club UP Venda Nova before joining Sporting in 1994.

He made over 100 appearances for Sporting during his time there, and also played for Del Negro in Portugal and Universal Madrid in Spain. In 2000, he moved to Valencia CF where he has since been an important part of the team's defence, making over 200 appearances overall.

Pedro Costa was named captain of the Portugal national team in September 2010 after being called up by new coach Paulo Bento following Euro 2012 qualifying defeats against Croatia and Lithuania respectively. 

On 10 October 2018 he announced his retirement from professional football after 17 seasons playing professionally in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.

32. Wissam Ben Yedder

AS Monaco

Career

• 2000–2007: Garges-les-Gonesse
• 2007–2009: Saint-Denis
• 2009–2010: UJA Alfortville
• 2010–2013: Toulouse II
• 2010–2016: Toulouse
• 2016–2019: Sevilla
• 2019: Monaco
• 2010: France (futsal)
• 2012: France U21
• 2018: France

Wissam Ben Yedder is a French professional footballer who currently plays for Monaco. He started his career at Garges-les-Gonesse before joining Saint-Denis in 2009.

In 2010, he joined UJA Alfortville and helped the club win promotion to Ligue 1 in his first season with them. Ben Yedder made his Ligue 1 debut for Monaco during the 2014–15 season and has since become one of their key players, scoring 44 goals in 169 appearances for the club.

Wissam Ben Yedder is a French footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Sevilla. He has played in the UEFA Nations League with France, winning the tournament in 2021. 

Wissam Ben Yedder began his career with Toulouse before moving on to bigger clubs such as Sevilla and Monaco over the years.

Wissam Ben Yedder is known for his powerful goalscoring ability, which has seen him score more than 70 international goals for France overall. 

In addition to playing football, Wissam Ben Yedder also enjoys basketball and track and field; he was part of France's Olympic team at the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro.

Also Played For: toulouse fc, as monaco

33. Fábio Cecílio

Career

• 2008–2010: AJAB Tabuaço
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2013: AJAB Tabuaço: :
• 2013–2015: Braga/AAUM: 53: (39)
• 2015–2021: Benfica: 249: (107)
• 2021–: Braga/AAUM: 5: (4)
• 2013: Portugal U21: 6: (1)
• 2014–: Portugal: 99: (26)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 November 2021

Fábio Cecílio was born on 30 April 1993 in Barcos, Portugal. He is best known for playing as a defender for Braga/AAUM and has represented his country at youth levels.

Fábio Cecílio is 1.70 metres tall and has made over 100 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2013. Fábio Cecílio is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Braga and the Portugal national team.

Fábio Cecílio started his career with Rio Ave before joining AJAB Tabuaço in 2008. In 2010, he joined Braga where he has made over 250 appearances and scored 107 goals. He represented Portugal at U21 level before making his full international debut in 2013.

Fábio Cecílio was named captain of the Portugal squad for Euro 2016, where they reached the semi-finals but were beaten by France on penalties following a 1–1 draw after 90 minutes play.

34. Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh

Career

• : Hilal Ahmar (football)
• 2003–2004: Eram Kish
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2009: Eram Kish: 102: (97)
• 2009–2012: Foolad Mahan: 84: (48)
• 2011: → Al Rayyan (loan): 5: (10)
• 2012–2013: Saba: 24: (28)
• 2013–2015: Norilsk Nickel: 73: (58)
• 2015–2016: Tasisat Daryaei: : (29)
• 2016–2018: Giti Pasand: : (32)
• 2018: Mes Sungun: 6: (6)
• 2018–2019: Shenzhen Nanling: 37: (48)
• 2019–: Giti Pasand: : (44)
• 2004–2007: Iran U23: :
• 2005–: Iran: 297: (334)

Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh is a Iranian left winger who currently plays for Giti Pasand. Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh started his career with Eram Kish and then spent two seasons with Foolad Mahan before joining Al Rayyan on loan in 2011.

He has made 102 appearances for Eram Kish, 48 for Foolad Mahan and 28 for Al Rayyan in the Iranian Premier League. Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh has also played 10 times for Saba since 2012, including five games during the 2013–14 season where he scored four goals.

The 35-year-old left winger is one of Iran's most experienced players and will be looking to help Giti Pasand qualify from their group at this year's AFC Champions League tournament Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh is a Iranian footballer who has played for clubs in Iran and international football.

He first played club football with Shahin Bushehr before moving to Norilsk Nickel in 2013. With Norilsk Nickel, he won the Hazfi Cup in 2014 and the AFC Futsal Championship in 2015, as well as being runners-up at the FIFA Futsal World Cup later that year. 

In 2016, he transferred to Tasisat Daryaei where he helped them win the Tehran Province League title that season.

He then moved to Giti Pasand before joining Shenzhen Nanling for their inaugural season in 2018–19; however, they were relegated at the end of that campaign and Hassanzadeh returned to Giti Pasand midway through 2019–20 onwards.

35. Maximiliano Rescia

Career

• : Pinocho
• 2008–2009: Napoli
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2005–2008: Pinocho: :
• 2002–2004: Napoli: :
• 2008–2009: Napoli Barrese: :
• 2010–2011: Sangiorgese: :
• 2011–2013: Cogianco Genzano: :
• 2011–2013: Acqua e Sapone: 2: (0)
• 2013–2014: Real Rieti: :
• 2014–2016: Pescara: :
• 2016–2018: Catgas Energia S.C.: :
• 2018–: Levante Unión Deportiva: :
• 2005–2006: Argentina U–20: :
• 2006–: Argentina: :

Maximiliano Rescia is a forward who currently plays for Levante Unión Deportiva. He made his Serie A debut with Napoli in 2005, and has since played for several other teams including Pinocho and Levante Unión Deportiva.

Maximiliano Rescia is known for being very quick and strong on the pitch, which has led to him scoring many goals throughout his career. He was born in 1987 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and started playing football at an early age with local team Pinocho.

In 2008 he moved to Naples where he spent two seasons before moving on to play for Levante Unión Deportiva during the 2010–11 season. 

Maximiliano Rescia represents Argentina at international level, having been called up by coach Alejandro Sabella multiple times over the years Maximiliano Rescia is a Argentine futsal player who has represented his country at international level.

He enjoyed success with Napoli Barrese during the 2010-2011 season, helping them achieve promotion to Serie A. After leaving Naples, Maximiliano joined Real Rieti in 2013 before moving on again in 2014 to Pescara. 

In 2016 he rejoined Catgas Energia S.C., where he currently plays for Levante UD in Spain's La Liga Division 1 Futsal Championship His impressive displays have caught the eye of clubs abroad and he has now played for two clubs outside of Argentina - Colombia and Peru - winning silverware with both sides.

36. Carlos Ortiz Jiménez

FC Barcelona Futsal

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1998–1999: Carnicer: :
• 1999–2001: Regal Sport: :
• 2001–2003: Atlético Boadilla: :
• 2003–2004: Algaraba Olías del Rey: :
• 2004–2006: Las Rozas Boadilla: 52: (30)
• 2006–2008: MRA Navarra: 55: (14)
• 2008–2020: Inter Movistar: 144: (23)
• 2020–2021: Asnieres Villeneuve: :
• 2021–: Barcelona: :
• : Spain: 215:
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carlos Ortiz Jiménez is a Spanish defender who currently plays for FC Barcelona. He has spent his entire senior career with Barcelona, making over 200 appearances in all competitions.

Carlos was born on 3 October 1983 in Madrid, Spain. Ortiz started out playing football at local side CF Rayo Majadahonda before signing with Barcelona in 2002 as an apprentice. 

He made his professional debut the following year and went on to make more than 200 appearances for the club over the next 11 years, including six La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns (2005-06, 2009-10, 2011-12 & 2016-17).

In June 2017 he signed a new contract extension which will keep him at Camp Nou until 2021 . Carlos won two European Championships with Spain – Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 – while also appearing at three World Cups (2010 , 2014 , 2018 ).

37. Douglas Júnior

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009: ABC: :
• 2010–2014: ERA-PACK Chrudim: :
• 2014–: AFC Kairat: 79: (63)
• 2022–: → MFK KPRF (loan): :
• 2015–: Kazakhstan: 30: (27)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 February 2016, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 February 2016

Douglas Júnior is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for MFK KPRF. Douglas started his career at Atlético Mineiro before joining Vasco da Gama in 2009 where he made over 100 appearances and scored 28 goals.

In 2013, Douglas joined KPRF and has since been an important part of their team, scoring 22 goals in 56 appearances. 

Douglas was called up to the Brazil national team for the first time in November 2016 and has since gone on to make six appearances including playing against Italy and Croatia in World Cup qualification matches.

Known for his powerful striking ability, Douglas is considered one of the most promising young forwards in world football Douglas Júnior made his professional debut with ABC in 2009. 

He had a four-year spell at ERA-PACK Chrudim before joining AFC Kairat in 2014. Douglas Júnior has played for Kazakhstan since 2015 and is currently on loan to MFK KPRF.

The midfielder has represented Brazil at youth level but is yet to make his senior international debut. Douglas Júnior is an experienced player, having accumulated over 80 appearances and 63 goals in the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan respectively during his career so far.

38. Robinho

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: Action 21 Charleroi: :
• 2006–2016: Gazprom-Ugra: :
• 2016–2017: Dinamo Moskva: :
• 2017–2022: Benfica: 63: (35)
• 2009–: Russia: 72: (30)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 January 2022

Robinho is a Brazilian international footballer who plays as a winger for English club Manchester City and the Brazil national team. He has played in Europe with Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Real Madrid, before moving to Spain's Atlético Madrid in 2009.

Robinho was part of the Brazilian squad that won their first World Cup in 2002, scoring twice in the final against France. In 2011 he moved to London to play for Manchester City where he helped them win two Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his six-year stay at the club.

After leaving Manchester City in 2017 he joined Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG on a season-long loan deal. On 3 July 2018, Robinho returned to Portugal signing for Rio Ave FC on a three year contract. 

He made his competitive debut for Rio Ave on 10 July 2018 coming off the bench in their opening game of the LigaPro season against Vitória de Guimarães.

On 20 October 2018, Robinho scored his first goal for Rio Ave from outside of the box , helping them come from behind to draw 2–2 with Moreirense FC at Estádio José Alvalade. 

Robinho was named best player of LigaPro Season 27 after tallying 19 goals (in all competitions), 8 assists and being nominated 4 times as man of match throughout 37 appearances across all competitions.

39. Éder Lima

Futsal Brasil Kirin

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• : Banespa: :
• 2004–2005: Estrela Amadora: :
• 2006–2017: Gazprom-Ugra: :
• 2017–2019: Magnus: 53: (23)
• 2020–2021: Corinthians: 23: (3)
• 2022–: ACBF: 17: (7)
• 2009–2022: Russia: 25: (30)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lima is a Brazilian basketball player who has played for several clubs in his country and abroad. He started playing professional basketball with Guarulhos EC of the Brazilian LEB Oro League, before joining Spanish club Gran Canaria on loan in 2009.

In 2010, he moved to the Italian side Olimpia Milano where he spent two seasons before moving to Turkish team Beşiktaş İzmir in 2013. He then transferred back to Brazil and joined São Paulo FC from 2014 until 2018 when he left for Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar of the Russian VTB United League.

FIBA Americas Championship, where Brazil finished third after losing to Argentina in the semifinal and Mexico in the final.

After leaving São Paulo FC, Éder signed with French club Limoges CSP until 2020* Fermino Lima (born June 29 1984) is a Brazilian-Spanish professional basketball player who last played for Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar of Russia's VTB United League Division 1.

A point guard,[2][3] Lopez was originally drafted by Maccabi Tel Aviv during Israel's 2004 BSL season but never made an appearance due as apartheid regulations prohibited. 

South African players from playing professionally there;[4] instead Lopez embarked on a three-year stint representing Spain's CB Sevilla which culminated with him signing with Real Madrid Baloncesto following their relegation from La Liga.[5] 

With Real Madrid Lopez won four Euroleague titles (2007–10), one Spanish King’s Cup (2009), two Intercontinental Cups (2008 & 2010) and also reached the 2007 Final Four of The Basketball Champions League where they were eventually defeated 3–1 by Miami Heat.

On July 9 2016 it was announced that Lopez had agreed terms on a new deal keeping him at Russian powerhouse Lokomotiv Kuban till 2021.[11]

40. André Sousa

Career

• 1994–1999: Académica (football)
• 1999–2000: Académica
• 2000–2001: CF Santa Clara
• 2001–2005: Académica
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2005–2007: Académica: :
• 2007–2011: Instituto D. João V: :
• 2011–2012: Académica: :
• 2012: CD Operário: :
• 2013–2014: AD Fundão: :
• 2014–2019: Sporting: 76: (6)
• 2019–: Benfica: 32: (1)
• 2009–: Portugal: 113: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 31 August 2019 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 September 2022

André Sousa is a Portuguese goalkeeper who currently plays for Benfica. André started his career at Académica and went on to play for CF Santa Clara before joining Benfica in 2010.

He has made over 100 appearances for the club, including winning the Primeira Liga title in 2013-14 and 2015-16. In international football, André has represented Portugal at U19 level and was part of their successful Euro 2016 campaign where they reached the final against France.

At 36 years old, it's likely that André will continue playing as a goalkeeper but he could also be open to trying out new positions if given the opportunity by Benfica management. As one of Portugal's most experienced players, Andre possesses great leadership qualities both within his team and within the Portuguese national set up.

41. Ivan Almeida Dias

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1996–2002: Miramar: :
• 2002–2010: Freixieiro: :
• 2010–2011: Académica: :
• 2011–2015: Boavista: :
• 2000–2008: Portugal: 106: (46)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:00, 7 October 2018 (UTC)

Ivan Dias was born on August 28, 1972 in Niterói, Brazil. Ivan has played for clubs including Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro in his career. He made his international debut for Brazil in 1996 and has since gone on to compete at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

After retiring from playing he became a manager with Atlético Mineiro's youth team before taking over as head coach of Botafogo Brasil in 2017. Ivan Almeida Dias started his career at Miramar. He then played for Freixieiro before joining Académica in 2011. 

Ivan made his international debut for Portugal in 2000 and has since gone on to make 106 appearances, scoring 46 goals.

Ivan is a very experienced player and will be an important part of Boavista’s squad next season.

42. Lenísio

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1994–1996: A.D.C. Wimpro: :
• 1997: G.M.: :
• 1998–2000: Atlético Mineiro: :
• 2001–2002: Sport Club Ulbra: :
• 2002–2005: ElPozo Murcia: :
• 2005–2007: Polaris World Cartagena: :
• 2007–2010: Malwee: :
• 2011–2012: Poker/PEC: :
• 1999–2008: Brazil: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lenísio Teixeira Júnior is a Brazilian football player who has played for A.D.C. Wimpro in the Dutch Eredivisie and Serie B, as well as having represented Brazil at international level.

Lenísio started his career at hometown club Cuiabá before moving to Dutch side ADC Wimpro in 1994 where he made 33 appearances over two seasons, scoring three goals. 

In 1996, Lenísio transferred to Italian side Viareggina where he would make 57 appearances and score eight times over three seasons before returning to Brazil in 1999 with Flamengo (where he won the Copa Libertadores 2000).

After one season with Flamengo, Lenísio joined German side Werder Bremen on a free transfer and spent six years there making 218 appearances and scoring 32 goals before retiring from professional football in 2007 at the age of 34 due to injury concerns. 

Since retiring from playing professionally, Lenísio has worked as an assistant coach with several clubs including Atlético Mineiro (2011), Cruzeiro (2013-2014) and Botafogo SP (2015).

He was appointed manager of Belo Horizonte Minas on 30 January 2018 but resigned after just four days later citing personal reasons.

43. Diego Giustozzi

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–1997: Lugano (Argentina): :
• 1998: River: :
• 1999: Firenze: :
• 1999–2000: Montesilvano: :
• 2000–2002: Roma: :
• 2002–2004: Montesilvano: :
• 2004–2005: Santiago Futsal: :
• 2005–2009: Segovia Futsal: :
• 2009–2010: Pescara: :
• 2010–2012: Canottieri Lazio: :
• 2012: Real Rieti: :
• 2013: River: :
• 2000–2008: Argentina: :
• 2013: Real Rieti
• 2014–2018: Argentina
• 2018–2022: ElPozo Murcia
• 2022–: Vietnam
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Diego Giustozzi is a versatile defender who has played for several clubs in Europe. He moved to Italy with Roma in 2002 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, including two Champions League campaigns.

In 2006, he joined Serie A side Fiorentina and spent four seasons with them before joining Montesilvano on a free transfer in 2009. Diego Giustozzi started his senior career at Argentine outfit Lugano before moving to River Plate and then Firenze where he won the Coppa Italia twice during his time there.

At international level, he has represented Argentina at various youth levels but never made an appearance for the full national team until 2007 when he was called up by Claudio López for friendlies against Peru and Chile). 

Following the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, Giustozzi announced that he would retire from international football at the end of that year's tournament due to injury concerns; however, this decision was later reversed after further testing revealed no long-term damage had been done .

After playing out his contract with Montesilvano, Diego signed a one-year deal with newly promoted Serie B side Virtus Entella ahead of their debut season in 2014/15 campaign which ended prematurely due to financial problems at Virtus Entella However , Diego returned as player coach midway through 2017/18 season.

44. Luis Amado Tarodo

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–1996: Caja Segovia: :
• 1996–1997: At. Madrid Leganés: :
• 1997–2001: Caja Segovia: :
• 2001–: Inter Movistar: 342: (16)
• : Spain: 134:
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Luis Amado Tarodo is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Inter Movistar. He made his professional debut in the 1998-99 season with Zaragoza, and has since played for Malaga, Valencia, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid Castilla and Getafe.

In 2010 he won the Europa League with Atlético Madrid and was named as the competition's Best Goalkeeper. Luis Amado Tarodo represented Spain at Euro 2008 and the 2014 World Cup. 

Finals without ever appearing in a competitive match for his country; however he did appear as a substitute in a friendly against Denmark on 15 November 2013 which ended in a 2-2 draw.

On 25 October 2017 it was announced that Luis Amado Tarodo would be leaving Inter Movistar at the end of the season to join Racing Santander where he will act as first choice goalkeeper.

After impressing during trials with several clubs including Valencia CF, Malaga CF and Atlético Madrileño, Luís signed with La Liga outfit Zaragoza FC on 1 July 1997 after agreeing to terms following successful trials lasting two weeks.

In 1998–1999 campaign Zarragoza finished second behind Barcelona finishing off their domestic league campaign by defeating Villarreal CF 3–1 over two legs thanks to goals from Pablo Aimar Iván Helguera y Carlos García Valerón.

Both players joined Zaragoza from Valencia respectively – thus securing Champions League qualification courtesy of an away goal scored by Diego Simeone late into extra time thereby becoming one of only four teams ever to achieve this feat alongside FC Moscow 2000/01 UEFA Cup winners Feyenoord Rotterdam 1995/96 & 1996 AC Milan European Champions.

45. Nando

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2012: Minas: :
• 2012–2017: Dinamo Moskva: :
• 2018–2020: Gazprom-Ugra: :
• 2020–2021: KPRF: :
• 2021–: Dinamo-Samara: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 9 March 2019 (UTC)

Nando is a defender who currently plays for Dinamo-Samara. He has played for several clubs in his career, including Corinthians and Flamengo. Nando started playing football at an early age and quickly developed into one of the best defenders in Brazil.

He was called up to the Brazilian national team in 2009 and has since gone on to make over 50 appearances for his country. Nando is known for his aggressive play style, which often leads to him making tackles or interceptions that lead directly to goals or assists for his team mates.

He is also a strong header of the ball, which helps him win back possession from opposing teams regularly. Nando's current contract with Dinamo-Samara runs until 2020, so there are undoubtedly many more years of top level football ahead of him if he keeps performing at this level. Nando is married and has two children - one son and one daughter - whom he loves spending time with both on and off the pitch

Final Words

. . The best Futsal players of all time are undoubtedly those who have been successful at the highest level, whether that be in national or international competition.

Many of the world’s top stars ply their trade on professional clubs and represent their countries with pride, so it is hard to single out any one player as the greatest ever.

However, some of the most decorated players in history hail from this exciting sport, so here are five contenders for the title: