
When Denilson made his Brazil debut as a 19-year-old against Cameroon in November 1996, the hype regarding the Diadema-born winger was in full swing.
Brimming with creativity and technical ability, Denilson’s early games for the Selecao saw him help his side win the 1997 Copa America and Confederations Cup and play in every game of the team’s run to the 1998 World Cup final in France.