Gil (footballer, born 1950) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilberto Alves | ||
| Date of birth | December 24, 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Nova Lima, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1970–1973 | Villa Nova | ||
| 1973 | Comercial | ||
| 1974–1977 | Fluminense | ||
| 1977–1980 | Botafogo | 27 | (14) |
| 1980 | Corinthians | 172 | (75) |
| 1981 | Murcia | 31 | (12) |
| 1982 | Coritiba | 39 | (13) |
| 1983 | Farense | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 1976–1978 | Brazil | 41 | (13) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1983–1984 | Farense | ||
| 1989 | Botafogo (assistant) | ||
| 1990 | Avaí | ||
| 1990 | Fortaleza | ||
| 1991 | Botafogo | ||
| 1992 | Botafogo | ||
| 1996 | Alianza Lima | ||
| 2008 | Marília | ||
| 2009 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Gilberto Alves, known as Gil, was born on December 24, 1950, in Nova Lima, Brazil. He is a former footballer who played as a forward. Gil is especially famous for his time with Fluminense Football Club and the Brazilian national team.
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Gil: A Brazilian Football Star
Gilberto Alves, or just Gil, was a talented football player from Brazil. He was known for his skills as a forward, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. He played for many different teams during his career.
Playing Days: Kicking Goals for Top Teams
Gil started his football journey in 1970 with a club called Villa Nova. After that, he played for Comercial.
Joining the "Three Color Machine"
From 1974 to 1977, Gil played for Fluminense. This team was so good back then that people called them Máquina Tricolor, which means Three Color Machine. It was a very exciting time for the club and its fans.
After his time at Fluminense, Gil moved to Botafogo, which was a rival team. He stayed there until 1980. Then, he joined Corinthians. In the years that followed, Gil also played for teams outside Brazil, like Real Murcia in Spain and Farense in Portugal. He also played for Coritiba in Brazil.
Representing Brazil: World Cup Hero
Gil was also a very important player for the Brazilian national team. He played 41 games for his country and scored 13 goals between April 1976 and June 1978. He even played in seven matches during the 1978 World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is a huge achievement for any footballer!
Life After Playing: Becoming a Coach
After he stopped playing, Gil became a football manager. On September 2, 2008, he was hired to manage the team Marília. He has managed several other clubs too, including Farense and Botafogo.
Trophies and Wins: Gil's Achievements
Gil won several important titles during his playing career.
- Villa Nova
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1971 (This is a national championship in Brazil)
- Fluminense
- Campeonato Carioca: 1975 and 1976 (This is a state championship in Rio de Janeiro)
- Taça Guanabara: 1975 and 1976 (Another important tournament in Rio de Janeiro)
- Brazil
- Bicentennial Cup: 1976 (An international tournament)
