Gil (footballer, born 1980) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves | ||
| Date of birth | 13 September 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Andradina, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 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) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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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.
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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
In Spanish: Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves para niños
