The wingers are usually the players who position themselves on the sides of the pitch and can act as left wing or right wing. They are responsible for setting up plays. Today you’ll learn more about this position and the best Brazilian futsal left wings in history!
The winger needs to move around constantly, with or without the ball, making good use of gaps, having great awareness of moves and precision in passing;
They must be able to score and attack in equal measure, with excellent ball control, dribbling skills and good finishing.
Technically, the winger must handle the ball perfectly, have agility, coordination, ball control, dribbling ability, an excellent pass and, above all, an accurate shot.
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From a tactical point of view, he is responsible for constructing moves, playing both offensive and defensive roles;
They are usually players with a high level of creativity, excellent vision and great finishing ability.
It’s important that the team always has a right-handed player and a left-handed player on each wing. Generally, the wingers play in reverse positions (right wing on the left and left wing on the right).
Physical characteristics: agility, aerobic and anaerobic endurance, coordination, strength and speed.
Technical Characteristics: dribbling, passing, moving, driving, shooting and marking.
Tactical Characteristics: development of moves, covering, attacking and defending, good finishing, creativity and vision of the game.
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Who are the best Brazilian futsal left wings in history?
- Falcão
Teams: Malwee, Sorocaba, Carlos Barbosa.
Titles: 5 Brazilian Leagues, 4 Brazilian Cups, 2 World Club Championships.
History: Born in São Paulo in 1977, Falcão started out in futsal and quickly stood out for his technical skill and ability to score goals.
Curiosities: although he is also on the list of the best pivots, it was on the left wing that he excelled in his career.
Records: Top scorer in the history of the Futsal League. Voted best player in the world several times.
Politics: Falcão had a public fight with the coach of the Brazilian national team in 2016, questioning some tactical decisions.
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- Neto
Teams: Intelli/Orlândia and Sorocaba
Titles: 2012 Futsal World Cup and several National Leagues (titles with Intelli/Orlândia and Sorocaba).
History: Born on August 16, 1981, in Uberlândia, Willian Nascimento, better known as Neto, began his career at Minas Tênis Clube and went on to become an international star.
Curiosities: known for his decisive goal in the 2012 World Cup final.
Records: best player at the 2012 Futsal World Cup.
Polemics: discussions about his adaptation to different styles of play at international clubs.
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- Ricardinho
Teams: Corinthians, Carlos Barbosa and Magnus.
Titles: several National Leagues (titles with Corinthians, Carlos Barbosa and Magnus) and several World Club Championships with Magnus.
History: Ricardo Felipe da Silva Braga, better known as Ricardinho, was born on September 3, 1985, in São Paulo. He began his career with Corinthians and is known for his technical ability.
Curiosities: one of the most charismatic players in Brazilian futsal.
Records: top scorer in several seasons of the National Futsal League.
Controversies over his departure from Corinthians to Carlos Barbosa.
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- Jackson Samurai
Teams: Intelli/Orlândia and Magnus
Titles: several National Leagues (titles with Intelli/Orlândia and Magnus) and several World Club Championships with Magnus).
History: Born in Fortaleza on September 21, 1987, Jackson Bernardino Coelho began his career in Ceará and quickly became a standout on the national scene.
Curiosities: known for his aggressive and efficient style of play.
Records: top scorer in several national competitions.
Polemics: discussions about his attitude on the pitch.
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- Wilde
Teams: Intelli/Orlândia and Barcelona
Titles: several National Leagues National Leagues (titles with Intelli/Orlândia and Barcelona) and several European Championships with Barcelona.
History: Born in Orlândia on June 14, 1981, Wilde Gomes da Silva began his career at local clubs before moving on to big European clubs.
Curiosities: one of the most successful Brazilians in European futsal.
Records: Spanish League top scorer for several seasons.
Politics: controversy over his transfer to European futsal.
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- Vinícius
Teams: Malwee/Jaraguá, Corinthians and Santo
Titles: Various National Leagues (titles with Malwee/Jaraguá, Corinthians and Santos) and
several World Club Championships with Malwee/Jaraguá.
History: born on May 31, 1977, in São Paulo, Vinícius Elias Teixeira de Albuquerque, known as Vinícius, began his futsal career with prominence from an early age;
Curiosities: as well as being a player, Vinícius is also known for his coaching career after retiring from the court.
Record: top scorer in several seasons and fundamental in decisive games.
Polemics: discussions about his move to coaching and the criticism he received during his first few years in this new role.
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- Vander Iacovino
Teams: Malwee, Carlos Barbosa, Corinthians.
Titles: 4 Brazilian Leagues, 2 Brazilian Cups, 1 Copa Libertadores.
History: Born in 1976, Vander Iacovino was known for his ability to create space and finish with precision.
Curiosities: he was one of the most reliable pivots of his time, securing important victories for his teams throughout his career.
Records: Vander Iacovino holds the record for the most assists for headed goals in the history of the Futsal League. Voted most valuable player in several championship finals.
Controversies: Vander Iacovino was suspended for one game after an argument with the coach during a training session in 2012.
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- Neto
Teams: Intelli/Orlândia and Sorocaba.
Titles: 2012 Futsal World Cup, several World Club Championships (titles with Sorocaba), several National Leagues (titles with Intelli/Orlândia and Sorocaba), several State Championships.
History: born on August 16, 1981, in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. From an early age, Neto showed an interest in sports, but it was in futsal that he found his true passion.
Curiosities: he is admired not only for his technical skills, but also for his dedication off the court, where he does social work with underprivileged young people, encouraging the practice of sport.
Records: he was voted the best player at the 2012 Futsal World Cup, standing out for his consistent and decisive performances.
Politics: one of the main controversies involving Neto was his transfer from Intelli/Orlândia to Sorocaba. The negotiation was complicated and generated heated discussions between club officials and in the sports media.
Neto also faced criticism during a period when his performances didn’t live up to expectations, resulting in debates about his fitness and commitment to the sport. However, he overcame this phase with hard work and returned to being one of futsal’s leading players.
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- Richard
Teams: Corinthians and Sorocaba.
Titles: several National Leagues (titles with Corinthians and Sorocaba), several
State Championships, Supercups and Cups (titles in national and international competitions).
History: Born on January 5, 1994, in São Paulo. From an early age, Richard showed a passion for sport, starting his futsal journey in local clubs as a child.
Curiosities: Richard is known by his nickname “The Magician”, due to his ability to perform spectacular dribbles and moves that delight fans.
Records: has the most assists in a National Futsal League season and was voted the best young player in the National Futsal League in his first full season.
Politics: one of the most notorious controversies involving Richard was his transfer from Corinthians to Magnus Futsal. The deal was full of speculation and heated discussions among fans and the sports media, mainly due to the amount involved in the transfer. Richard also faced a suspension during the National Futsal League after a tackle considered violent on an opponent, which sparked debate about discipline and the rules of conduct in futsal.
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- Leozinho
Teams: Magnus and Hercílio Luz.
Titles: Copa Intercontinental de Futsal 2018 and 2019, Liga Nacional de Futsal 2020, Supercopa do Brasil de Futsal: 2018 and 2021, Taça Brasil de Futsal 2021, Liga Paulista de Futsal 2017 and Campeonato Paulista de Futsal 2020 and 2021.
History: Born on December 5, 1998, in Petrópolis, Leozinho is a Brazilian footballer and former futsal player. He currently plays field soccer for Ituano Futebol Clube.
Curiosities: Leozinho began his professional futsal career in 2017 with Magnus/Sorocaba, the only team he played for on the court, where in five years he won two Club World Cups.
Records: he was chosen by the Futsal Awards as the best young player in the world.
Polemics: there are none.
List of the best Brazilian futsal left wings in history
- Falcão
- Neto
- Ricardinho
- Jackson Samurai
- Wilde
- Vinícius
- Vander Iacovino
- Neto
- Richard
- Leozinho
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