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Full name Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves
Date of birth (1980-09-13) 13 September 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Andradina, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Playing position Forward
Youth career
1995–1999 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2005 Corinthians 124 (31)
2005 Tokyo Verdy 16 (2)
2006 Cruzeiro 14 (3)
2006–2007 Gimnàstic 19 (0)
2007–2009 Internacional 14 (1)
2008 Botafogo (loan) 17 (1)
2009–2010 Flamengo 2 (0)
2014 ABC 0 (0)
2015 Juventus-SP 21 (8)
National team
2003 Brazil 4 (1)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 May 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 May 2010

Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves (born on 13 September 1980), known simply as Gil, is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was usually one of the players who tried to score goals. Gil also played for the Brazilian national team.

Gil's Football Journey

Early Days and Talent

Gil grew up in a small town called Andradina in Brazil. His amazing football skills were noticed when he was very young. When he was just 15, scouts from a big club, Corinthians, saw his talent. Soon after, he joined their youth team.

Playing for Corinthians

Gil had a very good time playing for Corinthians. He scored 31 goals in 124 games, which is a great record for a winger (a player who plays on the sides of the field). He was known for his speed, skill, and ability to get past other players. After five years with the Corinthians first team, he moved to Japan in 2005 to play for Tokyo Verdy 1969.

Time in Japan: Tokyo Verdy

His time in Japan was not as successful. Gil did not play regularly and couldn't show his best skills. Because of this, he was sold to another Brazilian team, Cruzeiro, in 2006.

Back in Brazil: Cruzeiro

At Cruzeiro, Gil didn't score many goals, only four in more than fifteen games. However, he often started in games and was good at helping his teammates score goals.

Playing in Spain: Gimnàstic

Gil's next move was to Spain, where he played for Gimnàstic de Tarragona. He played 19 matches during his season there, but he did not score any goals. This was another challenging period in his career.

Return to Brazil: Flamengo

On 25 September 2009, Gil signed with Flamengo, another well-known Brazilian club. He played for them until December 2009.

Representing Brazil

Playing for the National Team

Gil also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national football team. He played for his country in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, which is a big international tournament.

Gil's Football Stats

Club Performance Details

Here you can see how many games Gil played and how many goals he scored for different clubs.

Club performance League
Season Club League Apps Goals
Brazil League
1999 Corinthians Paulista Série A 0 0
2000 8 2
2001 12 6
2002 23 4
2003 31 9
2004 40 6
2005 4 1
Japan League
2005 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 16 2
Brazil League
2006 Cruzeiro Série A 14 3
Spain League
2006–07 Gimnàstic Tarragona La Liga 19 0
Brazil League
2007 Internacional Série A 12 1
2008 3 0
2008 Botafogo Série A 16 1
2009 Flamengo Série A 1 0
2010
Country Brazil 164 33
Japan 16 2
Spain 19 0
Total 199 35

International Game Records

This table shows Gil's appearances and goals for the Brazilian national team.

Brazil national team
Year Apps Goals
2003 4 1
Total 4 1

Trophies and Awards

Club Achievements

Gil won several important titles with his clubs:

  • São Paulo's Cup (Under 20): 1999
  • São Paulo State League: 1999, 2001, 2003
  • Tournament Rio – São Paulo: 2002
  • Brazilian Cup: 2002
  • Minas Gerais State League: 2006
  • Brazilian Série A: 2009

Special Recognition

  • Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2002 (This is an award for one of the best players in the Brazilian league)

See also

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