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) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2003 | Brazil | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 May 2010 |
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Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves (born on September 13, 1980), known simply as Gil, is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was an attacking player. Gil also played for the Brazilian national team.
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Gil's Football Journey
Starting Young
Gil grew up in a small town called Andradina in Brazil. People noticed his amazing football skills when he was very young. When he was just 15, scouts from a big club called Corinthians saw him play. He soon joined their youth team to train and become a professional player.
Playing for Corinthians
Gil played for Corinthians for five years as a professional. He scored 31 goals in 124 games, which is a good record for a winger. A winger is a player who plays on the sides of the field. His speed, skill, and ability to dribble past defenders made him stand out in the Brazilian league. In 2005, he moved to Japan to play for Tokyo Verdy 1969.
Time in Japan
His time playing for Tokyo Verdy in Japan was not very 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 with Cruzeiro
At Cruzeiro, Gil scored four goals in more than fifteen games. Even though he didn't score many goals, he often started in games. He became a reliable player who helped set up goals for his teammates.
Playing in Spain
After Cruzeiro, Gil moved to Spain to play for Gimnàstic. He played 19 matches for them but did not score any goals during his time there. This was another challenging period in his career.
Joining Flamengo
On September 25, 2009, Gil signed with Flamengo, another well-known Brazilian club. He played for them until December 2009.
Playing for Brazil
Gil also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national football team. He played for his country in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Career Statistics
Club Performance
| 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 Performance
| Brazil national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 1 |
Awards and Achievements
Club Trophies
- 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
Individual Awards
- Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2002
See also
In Spanish: Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves para niños
