According to Pelé, considered one of the best players ever, "throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico".
Pelé, considerat la general cel mai bun jucător din lume, a declarat că: throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico („de-a lungul anilor, jucătorul care s-a apropiat cel mai mult de mine a fost Zico”).