List of Brazilian sportspeople

This is a partial list of Brazilian sportspeople.

Athletics

 * Joaquim Cruz (born 1963)
 * José da Conceição (born 1931)
 * Adhemar da Silva (born 1927)
 * Arnaldo da Silva (born 1964)
 * Claudinei da Silva (born 1970)
 * Robson da Silva (born 1964)
 * Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima (born 1969)
 * Vicente de Lima (born 1977)
 * João Carlos de Oliveira (born 1954)
 * André da Silva (born 1972)
 * Maurren Maggi (born 1976)
 * Nelson Prudêncio (born 1924)
 * Édson Ribeiro (born 1972)
 * Cláudio Roberto Souza (born 1970)

Basketball

 * Anderson Varejão (born 1982), NBA player (Cleveland Cavaliers)
 * Hortência, (born 1959)
 * Leandrinho (born 1982), NBA player (Phoenix Suns)
 * Nenê, (born 1982), NBA player (Denver Nuggets)
 * Oscar Schmidt, (born 1958)
 * Paula, (born 1962)

Bobsled

 * Eric Maleson (born 1967), 2002 Olympic Athlete - pilot

Boxing

 * Eder Jofre - world champion
 * Maguila - heavyweight
 * Acelino Freitas (Popó), (born 1975), world champion

Football

 * Ademir da Guia (born 1942)
 * Adriano (born 1982)
 * Advaldo (born 1986)
 * Aldair (born 1965)
 * Arthur Friedenreich (1892–1969)
 * Bebeto (born 1964)
 * Cafu (born 1970)
 * Camilo (born 1986)
 * Careca (born 1960)
 * Carlos Alberto (born 1944)
 * Carlos Alberto Parreira (born 1943)
 * Clodoaldo (born 1949)
 * Cristiane (born 1985)
 * Da Silva (born 1984)
 * Diego
 * Djalma Dias (1939–1990)
 * Djalma Santos (born 1929)
 * Garrincha (born 1933)
 * Gérson (born 1941)
 * Gilmar (born 1930)
 * Jairzinho (born 1944)
 * João Saldanha (1917–1990)
 * Juninho Pernambucano (born 1975)
 * Kaká (born 1982)
 * Léo Júnior (born 1954)
 * Leônidas da Silva (1913–2004)
 * Luís Fabiano (born 1980)
 * Luis Pereira (born 1949)
 * Luiz Felipe Scolari (born 1948)
 * Marcos (born 1973)
 * Marta (born 1986)
 * José Altafini (born 1938)
 * Neymar (born 1992)
 * Nílton Santos (born 1927)
 * Pelé (born 1940)
 * Raí (born 1965)
 * Robinho (born 1984)
 * Renê Weber, (born 1960), former player, trainer (in Brazil and in other countries)
 * Rivaldo (born 1972)
 * Rivellino (born 1946)
 * Roberto Carlos (born 1973)
 * Rogério Ceni (born 1973)
 * Romário (born 1966)
 * Ronaldinho (born 1980)
 * Ronaldo (born 1976)
 * Sócrates (1954–2011)
 * Toninho Cerezo (born 1955)
 * Tostão (born 1947)
 * Vavá (1934–2002)
 * Zico (born 1953)

Golf

 * Angela Park (born 1988)

Judo

 * Aurélio Miguel (born 1964)
 * Carlos Honorato (born 1974)
 * Denílson Lourenço (born 1977)
 * Edinanci Silva (born 1976)
 * Flávio Canto (born 1975)
 * João Derly (born 1981)
 * Ketleyn Quadros (born 1987)
 * Leandro Guilheiro (born 1983)
 * Luciano Corrêa (born 1982)
 * Rogério Sampaio (born 1967)
 * Tiago Camilo (born 1982)

Martial arts/Mixed martial arts

 * Allan Goes
 * Anderson Silva
 * Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
 * Antônio Rogério Nogueira
 * Carlos Gracie Jr.
 * Carlson Gracie
 * Charles Oliveira
 * Demian Maia
 * Eduardo de Lima
 * Fabrício Werdum
 * Gabriel Gonzaga
 * Hélio Gracie
 * Hermes Franca
 * Jorge Gurgel
 * Lyoto Machida
 * Marco Ruas
 * Mario Sperry
 * Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
 * Murilo Bustamante
 * Murilo "Ninja" Rua
 * Paulo Filho
 * Pedro Rizzo
 * Renato "Babalu" Sobral
 * Ricardo Arona
 * Rickson Gracie
 * Royce Gracie
 * Thiago Silva
 * Vitor Belfort
 * Vítor Ribeiro
 * Wallid Ismail
 * Wanderlei Silva
 * Wilson Gouveia
 * Marcio Navarro

Racing

 * Alex Ribeiro (born 1948), Formula One driver
 * Andre Ribeiro (born 1966), Champ Car driver
 * Ayrton Senna (1960–1994), Formula One driver
 * Bruno Senna (born 1983), Formula One and Le Mans Series driver
 * Bruno Junqueira (born 1976), Champ Car driver
 * Carlos Pace (1944–1977), Formula One driver
 * Christian Fittipaldi (born 1971), Formula One and Champ Car driver
 * Cristiano da Matta (born 1973), Formula One and Champ Car driver
 * Emerson Fittipaldi (born 1946), Formula One and Champ Car driver
 * Enrique Bernoldi (born 1978), Formula One, Indy Racing League and Superleague Formula
 * Felipe Massa (born 1981), Formula One driver
 * Fernando Rees (born 1985), Le Mans Series driver
 * Gil de Ferran (born 1967), Indy Car and Champ Car driver
 * Hélio Castroneves (born 1975), Indy Racing League driver
 * Maurício Gugelmin (born 1963), Formula One and Champ Car driver
 * Nelson Piquet (born 1952), Formula One driver
 * Nelson Piquet Jr. (born 1985), Formula One driver
 * Pedro Diniz (born 1970), Formula One driver
 * Raul Boesel (born 1957), Formula One, Indy Car and Champ Car driver
 * Roberto Moreno (born 1948), Formula One, Indy Car and Champ Car driver
 * Ricardo Rosset (born 1968), Formula One driver
 * Ricardo Zonta (born 1976), Formula One, FIA GT Championship and Rolex Sports Car Series driver
 * Rubens Barrichello (born 1972), Formula One driver
 * Tony Kanaan (born 1974), Indy Car and Champ Car driver
 * Tarso Marques (born 1976), TC2000 and Stock Car Brasil
 * Vítor Meira (born 1977), Indy Car driver
 * Wilson Fittipaldi (born 1943), Formula One driver
 * Lucas di Grassi (born 1984), Formula One and Formula E driver

Rodeo

 * Adriano Moraes (born 1970), three-time PBR world champion
 * Guilherme Marchi (born 1982), bull rider on the PBR circuit

Skateboarding

 * Bob Burnquist (born 1976), skateboarder
 * Fabiola da Silva (born 1979), aggressive inline skater
 * Sandro Dias (born 1975)

Swimming

 * César Cielo (born 1987)
 * Flávia Delaroli (born 1983)
 * Fabíola Molina (born 1985)
 * Gabriel Mangabeira (born 1982)
 * Gustavo Borges (born 1972)
 * Kaio Márcio (born 1984)
 * Lucas Salatta (born 1987)
 * Maria Lenk (1915–2007)
 * Poliana Okimoto (born 1983)
 * Thiago Pereira (born 1986)
 * Xuxa (born 1974)

Taekwondo

 * Diogo Silva (born 1982)
 * Natália Falavigna (born 1984)

Tennis

 * André Sá (born 1977)
 * Fernando Meligeni (born 1971)
 * Flávio Saretta (born 1980)
 * Gustavo Kuerten, (born 1976)(number one of the world in 2001
 * Jaime Oncins (born 1970)
 * Luiz Mattar (born 1963)
 * Marcelo Melo (born 1983)
 * Marcos Daniel (born 1978)
 * Maria Ester Bueno (born 1939)
 * Ricardo Acioly (born 1964)
 * Thomaz Bellucci (born 1987)
 * Beatriz Haddad Maia (born 1996)

Volleyball

 * Amauri (born 1959)
 * Anderson (born 1974)
 * André Heller (born 1975)
 * André Nascimento (born 1979)
 * Bebeto de Freitas (born 1950)
 * Bernard (born 1957)
 * Bernardinho (born 1959)
 * Carlão (born 1965)
 * Dante (born 1980)
 * Fofão (born 1970)
 * Giba (born 1976)
 * Giovane (born 1970)
 * Gustavo (born 1975)
 * Jaque (born 1983)
 * Marcelo Negrão (born 1972)
 * Maurício Lima (born 1968)
 * Montanaro (born 1958)
 * Murilo (born 1981)
 * Nalbert (born 1974)
 * Paula Pequeno (born 1982)
 * Renan (born 1960)
 * Ricardinho (born 1975)
 * Serginho (born 1975)
 * Sheilla (born 1983)
 * Tande (born 1970)
 * Virna (born 1971)
 * William (born 1954)