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Indian football: Top Brazilian players to have played in India

India has seen a lot of Brazilians come to the country and dazzle the fans over the years, including some big names. World Cup winners like Roberto Carlos and Lucio have played in the Indian Super League (ISL), but since they arrived in India at the twilight of their career, they were a shadow of their glorious past. 

Then there were some like Leo Moura and Andre Santos who played in India for only a season but have managed to etch their names in our hearts even in that brief spell. 

Whereas, players like Jose Ramirez Barreto, Roberto Mendes Silva or popularly known as Beto, have had a far-reaching impact for their respective clubs and have won several trophies during their lengthy career in India. 

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Here, we take a look at such players who have spent a significant amount of time in India and were also instrumental for their clubs in winning silverware.