Zico, is a former Brazilian footballer, one of the best midfielders in the world and possibly the world's best player in the early 80's.

He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Zico represented Brazil in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups, and scored 66 goals in 88 matches for Brazil.

He was chosen 1983 Player of the Year and is considered one of the best players in football history to have never won the World Cup. He was Brazil's top scorer in their 1982 FIFA World Cup campaign, on a team considered one of the best Brazilian national squads ever.

Zico has coached the Japanese national team, appearing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and winning the Asian Cup 2004, and was announced as the head coach of Fenerbahçe of Turkey on July 4, 2006.