Pinga
Pinga, whose real name was Carlos Alberto de Oliveira, was a Brazilian footballer who famously wore the number 10 jersey for the national team before Pelé took it over. He played during the early 1950s and was known for his skills as a forward. Pinga's contributions to Brazilian football helped pave the way for the future legends who followed, and he is remembered as a key figure in the evolution of the sport in Brazil.
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Pinga was the last player to wear the number 10 jersey before Pelé made it iconic.
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