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Gilberto
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Personal information
Full name Gilberto da Silva Melo
Date of birth (1976-04-25) 25 April 1976 (age 49)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Cruzeiro
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995
1996-1998
1998-1999
1999-2001
2002-2003
2004
2004-2008
2008-2009
2009-
América
Flamengo
Internazionale Milano
Vasco da Gama
Grêmio
São Caetano
Hertha Berlin
Tottenham Hotspur
Cruzeiro
National team
2003-2008 Brazil
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gilberto (born 25 April 1976) is a Brazilian football player. He plays as a defender for Cruzeiro.

Gilberto's Football Journey

Gilberto started his professional football career in 1995. He played for several big clubs in Brazil. These included América, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Grêmio, and São Caetano.

Playing in Europe

After playing in Brazil, Gilberto moved to Europe. He joined Internazionale Milano in Italy for a short time. Later, he played for Hertha Berlin in Germany. He was with Hertha Berlin from 2004 to 2008.

In 2008, Gilberto moved to England. He joined Tottenham Hotspur, a well-known team in the Premier League. After his time in Europe, he returned to Brazil. He started playing for Cruzeiro in 2009.

Playing for Brazil

Gilberto also played for the Brazilian national team. This is a big honor for any football player. He represented his country from 2003 to 2008. He was part of the Brazilian squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is one of the highest achievements in football.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gilberto (nombre) para niños

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