Julio Cesar, Brazil

Julio Cesar
Country: Brazil

Club Team: Inter
Position: Goalie

Age: 30

Julio Cesar is a luxury Brazil has never ever had before: a world-class goalkeeper. In that he's also emblematic of the new Brazil, which counts defense as more of a strength than offense, also a first. Julio Cesar's vast potential became apparent when he dislodged Francesco Toldo as Inter Milan's starter shortly after his arrival in the 2005-06 season and never looked back. He has since been formidable and has backstopped Inter to four straight Italian titles, with a fifth in the works. Brazilians used to derisively call their goalies their "chicken catchers." No more.