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Ravens Football Stars as Brazilian Fútbol Legends
As the Ravens get set for Brazil, here are some comparisons that may help fans get to know each other's sports stars.

Incomparable = Pelé: We're not even going to try with this one. Pelé is in a class of his own.

Lamar Jackson = Ronaldinho: A magician on the field, Ronaldinho played the game with flair and joy. He was known for rainbowing the ball over defenders' heads and more. Jackson plays the game with a similar "Lamarvelous" awe, leaving defenders and fans amazed.

Derrick Henry = Ronaldo: Ronaldo was arguably the most fearsome striker soccer has ever known, as he had a dangerous combination of raw speed and power. The 6-foot-3 Henry is similarly fearsome and is climbing the record books in rushing yards and touchdowns.

Zay Flowers = Neymar: Neymar's dazzling footwork and dribbling made him Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer. With a 5-foot-9 frame, he could cut through a defense in a variety of ways. That's the same height as Flowers, who plays with a similar flair and is known for his fun-loving personality and smile.

Mark Andrews = Zico: A versatile weapon, Zico did a little bit of everything. He was particularly good at scoring on set pieces, with a world record 101 goals on free kicks. Andrews is Jackson's trusted red-zone weapon and has the second-most touchdowns (56) by any NFL tight end since 2018. With his receiving prowess and blocking, Andrews can dominate a game.

Roquan Smith = Thiago Silva: Silva is one of the best defenders in soccer history who is known for his elite instincts, discipline and leadership. Smith is the heart of the Ravens' defense and a steady defender who elevates those around him.

Ray Lewis = Cafu: A world-class fullback, Cafu was a defensive leader who captained Brazil to World Cup glory in 2002. Cafu was known for stonewalling opponents before charging up the sideline on a counter offensive, kind of like Lewis did to Eddie George and the Tennessee Titans in the 2000 playoffs.

Ed Reed = Roberto Carlos : Carlos was a defender with an offensive mindset, known for his blistering runs out of the back third, left-footed crosses, and scintillating shots on goal. A terrorizing defensive force, Reed was, at times, the Ravens' best offense and holds the NFL record for career interception return yards with 1,590.

Jamal Lewis = Kaká: In his prime, Kaká was arguably the best player in the world, with a blend of power, grace, and technical skill. He was electrifying in the mid-2000s, but injuries hampered his career. Lewis' peak was also cut short due to injuries, but he was a powerful runner who helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV as a rookie and had a monster 2003 season when he led the NFL with 2,066 rushing yards.

Jonathan Ogden = Carlos Alberto: Alberto was the legendary captain of Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team. One of the greatest and most tactical defenders in Brazil history, Alberto was also elite offensively. The Ravens' first draft pick in 1996, Ogden played on offense, but his job was defending his quarterback's blind side, which the towering blocker did with seemingly effortless grace and skill.












