Jair Rosa Pinto

Jair Rosa Pinto was a Brazilian footballer known for being the first player to wear the iconic number 10 jersey for the Brazilian national team during the 1950 World Cup. His role as a midfielder helped set the stage for the legendary status of the number 10 shirt, which would later be immortalized by players like Pelé. Although Rosa Pinto's international career was brief, his legacy as the original bearer of this prestigious number in Brazilian football history remains significant.