Totally agree, he was more decisive in the final 2-0 with German than Ronaldo, both goals he was involved, few people realize that. Ronaldo was an amazing striker, but without Rivaldo he wouldn't have striked as much.

He so underrated way better than overrated Zidane

@@user-rt5br1zi3u LoL.... zindane was absolutely genius, great Pele once said zidane is magician of midfield

@@user-rt5br1zi3u Zidane is the best midfielder ever

@@Zack_410 not true

Which team in greece did he play for

@@propman1823 Olympiacos FC,for 3 years.

Rivaldo, un extraterrestre😮

Who forgot him (Seems like a clickbait statement)

When did he win champions league❓️

Rivaldo é O Cara...O rapaz foi um verdadeoro GÊNIO...um gênio calado mas fera demais!!!!

@@cariocabassa lenda viva....pouca mídia e muito futebol !! Quem viu viu fala ai...

@@Thiago-xz6zp com certeza...

@@Thiago-xz6zp isso é verdade.. jogou muito.

He's my favorite player in 2002.

Pes players also

Early 00's as well, dont forget 2002 wc, he was one of the best players there.

@@adammuhammed8760 I scored 4 Free kicks in a super tied game without these^^ Oui Mathieu all world knows it now!!

@@vatsalsingh1555 belgium is still vomiting fries^^

yeah at 90´s so much good players

The most talented team after Pele, Jazinho team of the 70s. Very smart and deadly on the football pitch

1. Taffarel, 2. Cafu, 3. Aldair, 4. Branco, 5. Dunga, 6. Roberto Carlos, 7. Bebeto, 8. Rivaldo, 9. Ronaldo, 10. Rai, 11. Romario! Best Brazil squad for the 90's!

I know right? Such a good actor. Should have won at least 2 academy awards (OSCAR)

@@Vachalen Right? Neymar's idle, apparently!

Well said.

Lmao not even top 1000

Even all time

Extend my greetings to him

Abo Rhee

I'm South African and I can confirm 🤣

I’m Cameroonian , I was Rivaldo growing up

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@@Chez114 same

NEVER!

How old r u guys?

Never......will

Zidane or Rivaldo. I could never decide between the two

Well by my means Rivaldo was more of a Cenre forward scoring more goals (good finishing) and Zidane was kind of a AM Playmaker. So i cant really compare them two. But still Rivaldo my fav over Zidane for sure!

(: It's not like he is really "forgotten", but more notoriety is given to the other players!!!!! It's not fair, but that's how this World is!!!!! ... 😢 He does have his well deserved place in the "History of Football"!!!!! ... ☺

Bra it was during that Champions League Match against Utd in 1998 for me

Me and you both

Better than Zidane.

@@scp3799 If we are based on statistics Rivaldo was better yes. But if you look into the overall influence, Zidane was more of a playmaker, Rivaldo was capable to score more. Both were decisive players and won more or less the same Internationally. Zidane, in his prime, was unbelievable, he cannot be overlooked. The only thing that, in my opinion, Rivaldo was way better than Zidane is that he TRULY loved to play. To play in your late 30's, early 40's...that's really hard. Because you have to stay fit, you loose most of the speed...Rivaldo went through all that in good leagues and played Champions league in his late 30's....and was still decisive, still scoring goals. Zidane retired with 34 years old...and he retired in a manner that was extremely irresponsible.

@@albertorodriguezfernandez5956 For me Zidane is overrated. He is put on a pedestal because he had some memorable performances in important international tournaments like the world cup and the euro. I can’t rate him like Rivaldo who also was great for his national team and much better for his clubs. Zidane was inconsistent and forgettable for his clubs. He didn’t have a single full season of great play. I can give you multiple Rivaldo seasons that destroy Zidane’s best club season. Zidane was totally overrated.

@@scp3799 What i mean is that Zidane is very much praised by the press. Rivaldo was at least at his level or more. I agree that Zidane did brutal performances when it mattered and that's why he was so praised. But after 2002, his career was nearly over. Rivaldo won the World Cup and make more winnings after the 2002 and on to almost a new decade

​True i always say that hecis overrated ​@@scp3799

I thought I was the only one on the earth. :P

Yes of course...me too

Same here ;)

and also the reason i do not give a damn about 'em now^^

Me too! 😍👌🏿👊🏿😎

For me i put rivaldo over ronaldinhio for brazil he was more effective

@@rawlefrancois4531 definitely look at 2006 wc without him

@@rawlefrancois4531 your right he was more more impactfull for brazil than ronaldino

@@kimronragguettedavidraggue374 i was so upset when they droped him for ze roberto and juan

It's true and his shot that led to the first goal

Him and Ronaldinho were outstanding in that final

Actually Ronaldo didn' t had his best match in that final in my opinion . I watched the full match again a few months ago and to me he seemed some kind of a bit nervous because he missed many clear chances . A striker of his caliber should have scored 4 or 5 goals in that match given the many clear chances he had . But Rivaldo and Ronaldinho Gaúcho created opportunity after opportunity so he still ended up scoring two goals .

@Ziyaad Fakier ronaldo r9

He had an excellent left foot

@Ziyaad Fakier Of Course Ronaldo Nazario

It's amazing how many great players van Gaal chased away from his teams over the years and still got one chance after the other.^ He blew so many teams.

I know right

I was gonna say that too I was watching that on tv and couldn't believe what he did

Ronaldo was always the top man but rivaldo bossed the midfield

Yeah, if wasn't for the retinal detachment he would be one of the greatest of all time.

Tostão was forgotten out of Brazil, here even after retiring he was a damn good football colunist respected among his peers for his intelligence and insight. He was usually accompanied by his 70's also underrated outside of Brazil teammate, Gérson canhotinha de ouro (Gérson golden leftie).

He was great but he wasnt ronaldo, ronaldo was better than rivaldo.

@@tonron888 For Rivaldo fans,he is still the best...

@@sugam27 listen he was an amazing player at at one point id say the best player in the world, if only briefly but he was no ronaldo. Just the truth buddy

And the acrobatics, volleys, he scored worldies.

There's no such thing nowadays anymore. That era of football was like a dream and we are all grateful to be able to witness the 3Rs, each capable of rescuing the team alone.

Yes rivaldo asked to talk to the team and demanded that he play as a number 10 so van gaal said sure, but in the second team. Players like guardiola asked van gaal to let rivaldo play at number 10 as Barcelona stopped winning and scoring goals. This shows how important rivaldo was to Barcelona

Exactly

How is he? There were three teams recently listed consisting of the best players ever and Rivaldo didn't make it. When lesser players in Xavi, Henry and Ronaldinho did. Rivaldo won the Balon d'or when Zidane, Figo and Henry were in their prime. Yet for some reason people claim Henry was better. Only because they didn't watch La Liga.

@@SuperMuneera Henry is the better player and premier league history.

@@SuperMuneera Xavi was better than Rivaldo. Henry & Ronaldinho too. Didn't matter that Xavi didn't win the Ballon D'Or he revolutionised what it meant to be a midfielder in his prime. The domination of opposotion with his short passing and IQ was a higher level than Rivaldo ever reached.

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exactly , true soccer fan would never forget him

Ill never forget that. I was dying laughing but I’m sure Turkey wasn’t laughing. He won the World Cup 😊

Yeah all my friends keep reminding me of that when I bring up that I think he is one of the best players ever played, that's all they ever remember...

Yet suarez and neymar do it on a weekly basis and people don't say shit... its embarrassing

You expect Turkey to win? Lol

It's part of foot-ball. You're not allowed to kick the ball towards an opponent. Turkey had a chance to beat Brazil in the semi final they still couldn't do it. In the 2002 final Ronaldo was the hero, but those goals were scored because of Rivaldo's genius.

he wasnt better than zidane,but you are right about the rest

@@davidschmidt1793 Why he wasnt ?! He was finalist in 98 and 2002 world cup champion with both amazing performances !! He won the Copa America in 99 with a stunning performance, Liga champions 98 and 99 with Barcelona and took the team on his back, he was less important but still won the Champions League with AC Milan in 2003 ... He had all the major cups in his vitrine !! Rivaldo scored 440 goals in 840 matchs, when Zidane scored 160 goals in 828 matchs ... In my opinion Zidane is a bit overrated, and Rivaldo a bit underrated (and i'm french).

@@princekareem6872 haha u find rivaldo better and ur french,and im brazilian and i prefer zidane.yea,rivaldo has better stats,but thats because he played more offensively than zidane.zidane had better vision and was more of a play maker,plus his technique and control were insane

@@davidschmidt1793 yeah but bro Rivaldo was the better player under pressure....Zidane however great he was, played in good teams.

@@princekareem6872 Zidane's not overrrated...he's an example of a player who gets his due recognition. But players like Rivaldo and Batistuta are underrated yes.

Forgot CAFÚ! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntaCf8ZkntO-j4k.html

Seriously, Cafu man. Without a doubt the best right back ever.

💯💯💯

He was ideal example of Big game player What alegend

Ele é português

He should stayed but van Gaal was again coach... if he stayed in Barca then Ronaldinho & Rivaldo would be most feard duo for a few seasons + Eto'o ! He should stayed in Barca until Messi didnt progress in first team! Until 2006 would be fair and World Cup retirement from Brazil national team!

Wowww bro.

I'm still traumatized by it. How he survived that I will never know. Guardian Angels were with him that day.

It was like a rocket, and correct me if i am wrong but didnt the crash break bones in his face

That was attempted murder tbh 😱😂😅😭

Thats the first thing I think of when I hear his name

He should have won an Oscar

He doesn't have the the pace. He is more like lazy striker waiting for goal. He doesn't not contribute much on build up play. That's why LVG didn't like him. That's why he didn't success in Milan.

You don't know what are you talking about!! Rivaldo was super known and Brazil was looking up to him as well Barcelona

@@TuanVu-yp8rh Rivaldo was not a striker.

Thought he played left wing?

He he was quick deceptive with his long stride, he glided past players

O cara foi MONSTRO com certeza papo retãO!!!