Zico

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Zico's career is marked by extraordinary achievements that set him apart. He is the all-time leading scorer for Flamengo and holds the record for the most direct free-kick goals in football history. His three South American Footballer of the Year awards put him in an elite group, and his inclusion in the FIFA 100 list is a testament to his global impact. As a coach, he transformed Japanese football, leading them to their first Asian Cup title and a World Cup appearance. His legacy is defined not just by trophies, but by the artistry and joy he brought to the game.

AwardsZico's trophy cabinet includes numerous individual and team accolades. He won the South American Footballer of the Year three times (1978, 1981, 1983). With Flamengo, he won the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1981. As a coach, he led Japan to the Asian Cup in 2004. He was included in Pelé's FIFA 100 list of the greatest living footballers in 2004 and finished seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote in 1999. He has also been inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame and received honorary degrees for his contributions to sport.

Honours & Distinctions

FIFA 100

FIFA·2004

Listed as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.

FIFA Player of the Century Vote

FIFA·1999

Finished 7th in the vote.

Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame

Brazilian Football Museum

Inducted as a legend of the sport.

Order of Merit

Brazilian government

Awarded for services to football.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 100

Greatest Footballers of All Time

Rolling Stone

#Listed

FIFA 100

FIFA·2004

Records & Feats

Most direct free-kick goals in history

Career Milestone

101 total goals including friendlies, 62 in official matches.

All-time leading scorer for Flamengo

Career Milestone

Scored more goals for Flamengo than any other player.