GINGA The Soul of Brazilian Football

That is a secret ingredient, rhythmic soul that Brazilians possess known as ginga.

- Ajay Franklin

Ginga is a spirit Brazilians are born with, a way of life, and a vital ingredient to being Brazilian. It comes naturally to so many as it's part of everyday life; therefore, it's not surprising that this spirit seamlessly translates into their sporting skills. Brazil has produced some of the best football players worldwide and have won the games biggest cup five times The word Ginga translates directly to 'sway,' this signifies the unique and special moves of the players performed on the pitch. Ginga is one of the most entertaining styles of football in the world! Mainly because the style of football is more than just playing the sport, it's a form of art. A form of embodiment.

Ginga by two was forms inspired of art.

A martial called Capoeira. Capoeira is a martial art that combines different elements of dance, acrobatics and music. It was developed at the beginning of the 16th century in Brazil with African roots.

Samba is a solo dance that originated in Brazil. A form of dance that involves keeping your body straight but moving your legs and feet ever so slightly.

Mixing these two basic fundamentals, Brazil have managed to produced arguably one of the most delightful styles of football to ever exist, Ginga. The style consists of a very dominant and possession-based type of playing football, withn a very attacking mindset. This devastating combination has proved to be a formula for success.

History behind the origin of Ginga:

The origins of this football flair date back to the colonial period when slaves arrived from West Africa to Brazil bringing their religion and culture.