List of Famous people born in Brazil

Valdo Cândido de Oliveira Filho, simply known as Valdo, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a central midfielder, and a current manager of Congo national football team.

Ruy Bueno Neto, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Alecrim FC Natal. He is famous in Brazil for his large head. This gave him the nickname Ruy Cabeção, meaning Ruy big head.

Raica Oliveira is a Brazilian model known for her work with numerous companies, including Emanuel Ungaro, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Chanel, Lancôme, Victoria's Secret, Pepe Jeans, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, JLO, H&M, Elle, Marie Claire, TNG, Ann Taylor and XOXO. As of 2008, she has been working as a fashion reporter for Jornal Record.

Jenílson Brito Rodrigues, better known as Mão, is a Brazilian beach soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper. He is a record five-time winner of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and won the Golden Glove award at Dubai 2009. Additionally, he holds the record for most appearances at the World Cup (50) and is the most capped-Brazilian player ever.

Eric dos Santos Rodrigues, known as Eric Ramires or Ramires, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Red Bull Bragantino, on loan from Bahia.

Maria do Carmo Alves is a Brazilian politician. She has represented Sergipe in the Federal Senate since 1999. She is a member of the Democrats.

Tiago Luís Martins, known as Tiago Luís, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Confiança.

Dorval Rodrigues, simply known as Dorval, was a Brazilian footballer who played mainly as a right winger.

Simone Gomes Jatobá, commonly known as Simone, is a Brazilian football coach and former player. She was appointed coach of the Brazil women's national under-17 football team in August 2019.

Vágner Rogério Nunes, known simply as Vágner, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.