Rivellino is included in the FIFA 100 list, a compilation of the 125 greatest living football players chosen by Pelé as part of FIFA's centenary celebrations. Known for his left foot, bending free kicks, and long-range shots, he was a member of the Brazil team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
Bend It Like Rivellino: A Quiz on the Brazilian Football Legend and Maestro of the Pitch