Olympique de Marseille is a historic and legendary French club that has the unique distinction of being the only French club to have won a UEFA Champions League in the entire history of the competition. This Marseille club has been home to true legends of world football, including several Brazilians who left their mark on the sky blue and white team. Today, Sambafoot brings you a recap of the best Brazilians who have ever played in the mythical Stade Vélodrome.
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José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer (Carlos Mozer)
- Period: 1989-1992
- Statistical summary: 118 matches played – 6 goals – 3 assists – 3 titles
To start the ranking, it’s impossible not to mention the legendary Brazilian defender José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer, better known as Carlos Mozer. This defender joined the club in 1989 from Benfica and established himself as the defensive leader of OM, which won three consecutive league titles. He played 118 official matches with the club and was runner-up in the 1990/91 European Cup, starting in that legendary final against Red Star, which was decided by penalties after a 0-0 draw in regular time.
Evaeverson Lemos da Silva “Brandão”
- Period: 2009-2012
- Statistical summary: 116 matches played – 31 goals – 13 assists – 4 titles
An tireless forward like Brandão had to be included in the ranking of the best Brazilian footballers in the history of Olympique de Marseille. Despite a tumultuous stint at OM, including a couple of loan spells, the striker was key to winning the league title in the 2009/10 season, and also won three League Cup titles with the Marseille side. His goal-scoring figures made him the highest-scoring Brazilian in the club’s history, with 31 goals and 13 assists in 116 matches.
Vitorino Hilton da Silva (Hilton)
- Period: 2008-2011
- Statistical summary: 81 matches played – 3 goals – 1 assist – 3 titles
A true legend of French football, Brazilian Vitorino Hilton da Silva, had a brief but solid spell at Olympique de Marseille. This central defender, who played close to 512 matches in Ligue 1 throughout his career, was part of OM’s squad from 2008 to 2011, winning three titles during this period with the Marseillais.
Anderson da Silva Nilmar (Sonny Anderson)
- Period: 1993-1994
- Statistical summary: 24 matches played – 16 goals – 4 assists – 0 titles
Speaking of brief stints at OM, Sonny Anderson’s period deserved a special mention. This legendary forward with an illustrious career in Ligue 1 had a short spell at the Marseille club, which he joined on loan in the winter of 1993. He played only 24 matches with the sky blue and white team but impressed with his goal contributions, generating 20 goals (16 goals + 4 assists) in his sole period at the club.
