Arthur Antunes Coimbra

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Zico's achievements stand as a testament to his unparalleled impact on football across two continents. He is the only non-Japanese player to be inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame, a distinction that highlights his transformative role in the J-League. His ranking as the seventh-best player of the century by FIFA underscores his global standing among peers. Winning the Asian Cup as a coach further cements his versatility, proving his excellence extends beyond playing. The sheer number of accolades he accumulated without ever lifting a World Cup makes his record even more remarkable.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra receiving an award

AwardsZico's trophy cabinet includes the Copa Libertadores in 1981 and the Asian Cup in 2004 as a coach. He was named FIFA Player of the Year in both 1981 and 1983, recognizing his dominance on the field. His contributions to Japanese football earned him induction into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He received the Globe Soccer Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and was ranked seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote in 1999. Additionally, he was included in the FIFA 100 list of the greatest living players in 2004.

Honours & Distinctions

Japan Football Hall of Fame Induction

Japan Football Association·2016

Special Selection member for contributions to Japanese football.

Key to the City of Kashima

City of Kashima·1994

Awarded in recognition of his impact on the city and the J-League.

Honorary Doctorate

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro·2005

Recognized for contributions to sports and education.

Order of Merit of the Federal District

Brazilian Government·1982

Honored for contributions to sports.

Rankings & Lists

FIFA Player of the Century Vote

FIFA·1999

#Included

FIFA 100 List

FIFA·2004

#Top 100

Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Footballers

Rolling Stone·2004

Magazine Covers

Placar

1981-12-01

Zico: The King of Flamengo

J-Sports

1992-03-15

Zico's New Mission in Japan

Quatro Rodas

1983-05-20

The White Pelé

Records & Feats

Most Goals in a Calendar Year (South America)

Career Milestone·1981

Scored 46 goals in 1981, a record for a single calendar year in South American football.

First Brazilian in J-League

Historic First·1991

First Brazilian player to join the J-League, helping establish professional standards in Japan.

Fifth-Highest Scorer for Brazil

National Record·1986

Holds the record for fifth-most goals scored for the Brazilian national team with 48 goals.