Flamengo command the largest support in Brazil, and their history is crowned by the 1981 world champions and modern Libertadores heroes. These are the ten greatest of O Mengão.

1. 1

   Zico

   Flamengo · Brazil

   The White Pelé, the club’s greatest player and the star of the 1981 world champions.

2. 2

   Júnior

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A versatile, elegant idol and one of the most beloved players in the club’s history.

3. 3

   Leandro

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A brilliant attacking full-back of the great early-1980s side.

4. 4

   Andrade

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A commanding midfielder at the heart of the 1981 Libertadores and Intercontinental win.

5. 5

   Adílio

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A creative, hardworking midfielder of the title-winning golden era.

6. 6

   Nunes

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A prolific striker who scored in the 1981 Intercontinental Cup final.

7. 7

   Gabriel Barbosa

   Flamengo · Brazil

   Gabigol, a modern goalscoring idol and Copa Libertadores final hero.

8. 8

   Bebeto

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A World Cup-winning forward and a star across two spells at the club.

9. 9

   Romário

   Flamengo · Brazil

   A brilliant, prolific finisher in his spells at the club he supported.

10. 10

    Dejan Petković

    Flamengo · Serbia

    A beloved playmaker famed for spectacular goals and a title-winning strike.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.