There was a time, not long ago, when Brazil boasted countless world-class attackers.
It was a time when, for example, Marcio Amoroso could finish top goal scorer in Brazil, Italy and Germany, but count himself fortunate simply to be named in the Brazil squad. Mario Jardel scored 130 goals in 125 league games for Porto and collected only 10 caps, usually as a substitute. Giovane Elber, meanwhile, spent a decade banging in the Bundesliga goals and managed just 15 caps.
Arguably all three would now be regulars, because Brazil's lack of attacking talent has become a serious problem.