Ademir de Menezes

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Ademir's achievements stand as a testament to his genius on the pitch. He remains the only player to have scored five goals in a single FIFA World Cup match, a feat that has never been replicated. His seven-goal tally in the 1950 tournament places him among the elite scorers in World Cup history. Despite the tragedy of the Maracanã, his contribution to Brazilian football is undeniable, securing his place in the pantheon of the sport's greatest legends.

AwardsAdemir was officially recognized by FIFA as the top scorer of the 1950 FIFA World Cup with seven goals. He holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup match, scoring five against Spain. He scored 32 goals in 39 appearances for the Brazil national team, making him one of the country's all-time leading scorers. Vasco da Gama reveres him as one of its greatest ever players, with his number 9 jersey associated with his legacy at São Januário stadium.

Honours & Distinctions

Vasco da Gama Hall of Fame

Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama·N/A

Inducted as one of the club's greatest players

Historical Popularity Index

Pantheon·Recent

Ranked #39 globally among influential figures in sports history

Rankings & Lists

#39

Pantheon Historical Popularity Index

Pantheon·2026

#Top 10

All-Time Brazilian Scorers

Brazilian Football Confederation·Historical

Magazine Covers

Placar

1950

Face of the National Team

Globo Esporte

1950

World Cup Star

Records & Feats

Most Goals in a Single World Cup Match

World Cup Record·1950

Scored 5 goals against Spain in the 1950 World Cup

Joint Top Scorer of 1950 World Cup

Tournament Achievement·1950

Finished with 7 goals, tied for top scorer