5 greatest Brazilian footballers in FC Barcelona's history 

#3 Rivaldo

Rivaldo scored 130 goals in five years for Barcelona.

The perfect blend of technique, toughness and trickery, Rivaldo was one of the most versatile forwards Brazil ever produced. He could successfully operate in various attacking roles including centre-forward, winger, attacking midfielder or second striker.

Rivaldo joined Barcelona in 1997 from Deportivo La Coruna. In his very first season, the club won the domestic double with Rivaldo being their top-scorer. Barcelona successfully defended their league title in the 1998/99 season. Rivaldo, once again their top-scorer, was awarded the 1999 Ballon d'Or.

1999 also marked the beginning of Barcelona's trophy drought which lasted longer than most expected. Meanwhile, Rivaldo continued his glorious form. He peaked as a goalscorer during the 2000/01 season, scoring 36 goals in all competitions.

Rivaldo's most memorable performance for Barcelona came against Valencia in June 2001. The Brazilian scored a bending free-kick, a 25-yard piledriver and an overhead bicycle kick, all in the same match, to complete one of the greatest hat-tricks of all time.

Reservations against the newly re-appointed manager, Louis Van Gaal, propelled Rivaldo's move to AC Milan in 2002. From there on, he became a journeyman, spreading joy and happiness in different parts of the world like he once used to in Barcelona.