# List of Brazilian sportspeople

This is a partial list of Brazilian sportspeople.

## Athletics

* Joaquim Cruz (born 1963)
* José da Conceição (born 1931)
* Adhemar da Silva (born 1927)
* Arnaldo da Silva (born 1964)
* Claudinei da Silva (born 1970)
* Robson da Silva (born 1964)
* Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima (born 1969)
* Vicente de Lima (born 1977)
* João Carlos de Oliveira (born 1954)
* André da Silva (born 1972)
* Maurren Maggi (born 1976)
* Nelson Prudêncio (born 1924)
* Édson Ribeiro (born 1972)
* Cláudio Roberto Souza (born 1970)

## Basketball

* Anderson Varejão (born 1982), NBA player (Cleveland Cavaliers)
* Hortência, (born 1959)
* Leandrinho (born 1982), NBA player (Phoenix Suns)
* Nenê, (born 1982), NBA player (Denver Nuggets)
* Oscar Schmidt, (born 1958)
* Paula, (born 1962)

## Bobsled

* Eric Maleson (born 1967), 2002 Olympic Athlete - pilot

## Boxing

* Eder Jofre - world champion
* Maguila - heavyweight
* Acelino Freitas (Popó), (born 1975), world champion

## Football

* Ademir da Guia (born 1942)
* Adriano (born 1982)
* Advaldo (born 1986)
* Aldair (born 1965)
* Arthur Friedenreich (1892–1969)
* Bebeto (born 1964)
* Cafu (born 1970)
* Camilo (born 1986)
* Careca (born 1960)
* Carlos Alberto (born 1944)
* Carlos Alberto Parreira (born 1943)
* Clodoaldo (born 1949)
* Cristiane (born 1985)
* Da Silva (born 1984)
* Diego
* Djalma Dias (1939–1990)
* Djalma Santos (born 1929)
* Garrincha (born 1933)
* Gérson (born 1941)
* Gilmar (born 1930)
* Jairzinho (born 1944)
* João Saldanha (1917–1990)
* Juninho Pernambucano (born 1975)
* Kaká (born 1982)
* Léo Júnior (born 1954)
* Leônidas da Silva (1913–2004)
* Luís Fabiano (born 1980)
* Luis Pereira (born 1949)
* Luiz Felipe Scolari (born 1948)
* Marcos (born 1973)
* Marta (born 1986)
* José Altafini (born 1938)
* Neymar (born 1992)
* Nílton Santos (born 1927)
* Pelé (born 1940)
* Raí (born 1965)
* Robinho (born 1984)
* Renê Weber, (born 1960), former player, trainer (in Brazil and in other countries)
* Rivaldo (born 1972)
* Rivellino (born 1946)
* Roberto Carlos (born 1973)
* Rogério Ceni (born 1973)
* Romário (born 1966)
* Ronaldinho (born 1980)
* Ronaldo (born 1976)
* Sócrates (1954–2011)
* Toninho Cerezo (born 1955)
* Tostão (born 1947)
* Vavá (1934–2002)
* Zico (born 1953)

## Golf

* Angela Park (born 1988)

## Judo

* Aurélio Miguel (born 1964)
* Carlos Honorato (born 1974)
* Denílson Lourenço (born 1977)
* Edinanci Silva (born 1976)
* Flávio Canto (born 1975)
* João Derly (born 1981)
* Ketleyn Quadros (born 1987)
* Leandro Guilheiro (born 1983)
* Luciano Corrêa (born 1982)
* Rogério Sampaio (born 1967)
* Tiago Camilo (born 1982)

## Martial arts/Mixed martial arts

* Allan Goes
* Anderson Silva
* Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
* Antônio Rogério Nogueira
* Carlos Gracie Jr.
* Carlson Gracie
* Charles Oliveira
* Demian Maia
* Eduardo de Lima
* Fabrício Werdum
* Gabriel Gonzaga
* Hélio Gracie
* Hermes Franca
* Jorge Gurgel
* Lyoto Machida
* Marco Ruas
* Mario Sperry
* Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
* Murilo Bustamante
* Murilo "Ninja" Rua
* Paulo Filho
* Pedro Rizzo
* Renato "Babalu" Sobral
* Ricardo Arona
* Rickson Gracie
* Royce Gracie
* Thiago Silva
* Vitor Belfort
* Vítor Ribeiro
* Wallid Ismail
* Wanderlei Silva
* Wilson Gouveia
* Marcio Navarro

## Racing

* Alex Ribeiro (born 1948), Formula One driver
* Andre Ribeiro (born 1966), Champ Car driver
* Ayrton Senna (1960–1994), Formula One driver
* Bruno Senna (born 1983), Formula One and Le Mans Series driver
* Bruno Junqueira (born 1976), Champ Car driver
* Carlos Pace (1944–1977), Formula One driver
* Christian Fittipaldi (born 1971), Formula One and Champ Car driver
* Cristiano da Matta (born 1973), Formula One and Champ Car driver
* Emerson Fittipaldi (born 1946), Formula One and Champ Car driver
* Enrique Bernoldi (born 1978), Formula One, Indy Racing League and Superleague Formula
* Felipe Massa (born 1981), Formula One driver
* Fernando Rees (born 1985), Le Mans Series driver
* Gil de Ferran (born 1967), Indy Car and Champ Car driver
* Hélio Castroneves (born 1975), Indy Racing League driver
* Maurício Gugelmin (born 1963), Formula One and Champ Car driver
* Nelson Piquet (born 1952), Formula One driver
* Nelson Piquet Jr. (born 1985), Formula One driver
* Pedro Diniz (born 1970), Formula One driver
* Raul Boesel (born 1957), Formula One, Indy Car and Champ Car driver
* Roberto Moreno (born 1948), Formula One, Indy Car and Champ Car driver
* Ricardo Rosset (born 1968), Formula One driver
* Ricardo Zonta (born 1976), Formula One, FIA GT Championship and Rolex Sports Car Series driver
* Rubens Barrichello (born 1972), Formula One driver
* Tony Kanaan (born 1974), Indy Car and Champ Car driver
* Tarso Marques (born 1976), TC2000 and Stock Car Brasil
* Vítor Meira (born 1977), Indy Car driver
* Wilson Fittipaldi (born 1943), Formula One driver
* Lucas di Grassi (born 1984), Formula One and Formula E driver

## Rodeo

* Adriano Moraes (born 1970), three-time PBR world champion
* Guilherme Marchi (born 1982), bull rider on the PBR circuit

## Skateboarding

* Bob Burnquist (born 1976), skateboarder
* Fabiola da Silva (born 1979), aggressive inline skater
* Sandro Dias (born 1975)

## Swimming

* César Cielo (born 1987)
* Flávia Delaroli (born 1983)
* Fabíola Molina (born 1985)
* Gabriel Mangabeira (born 1982)
* Gustavo Borges (born 1972)
* Kaio Márcio (born 1984)
* Lucas Salatta (born 1987)
* Maria Lenk (1915–2007)
* Poliana Okimoto (born 1983)
* Thiago Pereira (born 1986)
* Xuxa (born 1974)

## Taekwondo

* Diogo Silva (born 1982)
* Natália Falavigna (born 1984)

## Tennis

* André Sá (born 1977)
* Fernando Meligeni (born 1971)
* Flávio Saretta (born 1980)
* Gustavo Kuerten, (born 1976)(number one of the world in 2001
* Jaime Oncins (born 1970)
* Luiz Mattar (born 1963)
* Marcelo Melo (born 1983)
* Marcos Daniel (born 1978)
* Maria Ester Bueno (born 1939)
* Ricardo Acioly (born 1964)
* Thomaz Bellucci (born 1987)
* Beatriz Haddad Maia (born 1996)

## Volleyball

* Amauri (born 1959)
* Anderson (born 1974)
* André Heller (born 1975)
* André Nascimento (born 1979)
* Bebeto de Freitas (born 1950)
* Bernard (born 1957)
* Bernardinho (born 1959)
* Carlão (born 1965)
* Dante (born 1980)
* Fofão (born 1970)
* Giba (born 1976)
* Giovane (born 1970)
* Gustavo (born 1975)
* Jaque (born 1983)
* Marcelo Negrão (born 1972)
* Maurício Lima (born 1968)
* Montanaro (born 1958)
* Murilo (born 1981)
* Nalbert (born 1974)
* Paula Pequeno (born 1982)
* Renan (born 1960)
* Ricardinho (born 1975)
* Serginho (born 1975)
* Sheilla (born 1983)
* Tande (born 1970)
* Virna (born 1971)
* William (born 1954)