Is Vavá A-List?
NoB
No — Vavá is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1958
World Cup Triumph
Lost A-list status in 1964
Dropped to B tier — End of Playing Career
Ranking Timeline
1952C$0.01M
Vasco da Gama Stardom
Became a star for Vasco da Gama.
1958A▲▲$0.05M+$0.04M
World Cup Triumph
Played a key role in Brazil's World Cup victory.
1962A$0.1M+$0.05M
Another World Cup Win
Helped Brazil win another World Cup title.
1964B▼$0.2M+$0.1M
End of Playing Career
Retired from professional football.
1980C▼$0.5M+$0.3M
Coaching in Brazil
Coached various teams in Brazil.
2002B▲$1M+$0.5M
Death at 67
Passed away at the age of 67.
2026B$1M
Legacy as Striker
Remembered as one of Brazil's greatest strikers.
Last updated: February 25, 2026