Geílson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Geílson de Carvalho Soares | ||
| Date of birth | April 10, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Cuiabá, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2002 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 2002–2003 | Mixto | ||
| 2003 | → Albirex Niigata (loan) | ||
| 2003–2004 | Internacional | 2 | (0) |
| 2004–2012 | Santos | ||
| 2006–2007 | → Al Hazm (loan) | 27 | (10) |
| 2007–2009 | → Atlético Paranaense (loan) | 18 | (6) |
| 2009–2010 | → Náutico (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Guarani (loan) | 30 | (8) |
| 2011–2012 | → ABC (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Santa Cruz (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Tractor | 15 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Mixto | ||
| 2014 | Al-Riffa | 8 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | CEOV | 6 | (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Cuiabá | 9 | (2) |
| 2016 | Votuporanguense | ||
| 2017– | Dom Bosco | ||
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Geílson de Carvalho Soares (born April 10, 1984) is a Brazilian football player. He is known by his first name, Geílson. He plays as a striker, which means he is usually focused on scoring goals for his team. Geílson was born in Cuiabá, Brazil.
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Football Career Highlights
Geílson started his football journey in youth teams. He played for Atlético Paranaense from 2000 to 2001. After that, he began his professional career.
Early Career in Brazil and Japan
Geílson played for several clubs in Brazil early on. These included Mixto and Internacional. In 2003, he had a short loan spell in Japan. He played for Albirex Niigata in the J2 League.
Time with Santos FC
One of Geílson's most notable periods was with Santos. He joined Santos in 2004. In 2005, he had a strong season, scoring 10 goals in 23 matches. Santos is a very famous club in Brazil.
Playing Abroad and Return to Brazil
Geílson also played football in other countries. He played for Al-Hazm in Saudi Arabia during the 2006-2007 season. There, he scored 6 goals in 18 games. Later, he played for Tractor in Iran in 2012-2013.
He returned to Brazil and played for many different clubs. These included Atlético Paranaense again, Náutico, and Guarani. He also played for ABC and Santa Cruz.
Later Career Clubs
In his later career, Geílson continued to play for various Brazilian teams. He played for Mixto again. He also joined CEOV and Cuiabá. His career shows he played for many teams across different leagues.
Achievements and Honours
Geílson has won some important titles during his career:
- Rio Grande do Sul State League: He won this league in 2004. This is a championship for clubs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
- São Paulo State League: He won this league in 2006. This is a championship for clubs in the state of São Paulo, where Santos FC is located.
See also
In Spanish: Geílson de Carvalho Soares para niños
