Betinho (footballer, born 1966) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilberto Carlos Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Parnahyba (head coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1987 | Juventus | ||
| 1988–1989 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1990 | Juventus | ||
| 1990–1992 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1992 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1993–1996 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | ||
| 1997–1998 | Kawasaki Frontale | ||
| 1998–1999 | Internacional | ||
| 1999 | Guarani | ||
| 2000 | São José-SP | ||
| 2001 | Santo André | ||
| 2002 | Ipatinga | ||
| 2003 | Francana | ||
| International career | |||
| 1988 | Brazil | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | Marília | ||
| 2013 | Guaratinguetá | ||
| 2014–2016 | Confiança | ||
| 2016 | ASA | ||
| 2016 | Confiança | ||
| 2016 | Fluminense de Feira | ||
| 2017 | Sergipe | ||
| 2017 | Itabaiana | ||
| 2018 | Nacional-SP | ||
| 2018–2019 | Confiança | ||
| 2019 | Freipaulistano | ||
| 2019 | Sergipe | ||
| 2020 | Freipaulistano | ||
| 2021 | Lagarto | ||
| 2021 | Juazeirense | ||
| 2022 | Lagarto | ||
| 2022 | CSE | ||
| 2022–2023 | Central | ||
| 2023 | Luverdense | ||
| 2023 | UNIRB | ||
| 2023 | Carmópolis | ||
| 2024 | Barcelona de Ilhéus | ||
| 2024 | Comercial-SP | ||
| 2025 | Jequié | ||
| 2025 | Lagarto | ||
| 2025 | Goianésia | ||
| 2025– | Parnahyba | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gilberto Carlos Nascimento, known to many as Betinho, was a talented Brazilian football player and coach. He was born on June 14, 1966, and sadly passed away on December 7, 2024. Betinho played as a midfielder, which is a key position in football, helping both defense and attack. He also had a long career coaching many different teams.
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Betinho's Playing Career
Betinho started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several well-known clubs. These included Juventus, Cruzeiro, and Palmeiras. He was known for his skills as a midfielder.
Playing in Japan
A big part of Betinho's playing career was spent in Japan. He played for Bellmare Hiratsuka from 1993 to 1996. During his time there, he became a very important player. He scored many goals and helped his team win important matches. After that, he also played for Kawasaki Frontale.
Returning to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Betinho returned to Brazil. He continued to play for various clubs. Some of these included Internacional and Guarani. He played until the early 2000s before moving into coaching.
Betinho as a Coach
After retiring as a player, Betinho became a football coach. He coached many different teams in Brazil. He was known for his experience and knowledge of the game.
Coaching Successes
Betinho led several teams. He coached Confiança and helped them win the Campeonato Sergipano in 2015. This is a state championship in Brazil. He continued to coach different clubs, sharing his passion for football.
International Appearances
Betinho also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played one match for his country in 1988. Representing your country is a very special achievement for any football player.
Awards and Trophies
Throughout his career, Betinho won several important awards and trophies.
Player Achievements
- Cruzeiro
- Supercopa Libertadores: 1992
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1992
- Shonan Bellmare
- Emperor's Cup: 1994
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup: 1995
Coaching Achievements
- Confiança
- Campeonato Sergipano: 2015
Individual Recognitions
Betinho also received individual awards for his great performances:
- Japan Football League Best Eleven - 1993 (This means he was chosen as one of the best players in the league that year.)
- J. League Best Eleven - 1994 (Another award for being one of the top players in Japan's main league.)
- Legend of Bellmare - 2003 (This shows how much he was admired by the fans and club of Shonan Bellmare.)
See also
In Spanish: Gilberto Carlos Nascimento para niños
