Gilmar facts for kids
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Gilmar after Brazil's 1958 FIFA World Cup victory
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| Full name | Gylmar dos Santos Neves | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Santos, São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 25 August 2013 (aged 83) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1945–1951 | Jabaquara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1951–1961 | Corinthians | 486 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961–1969 | Santos | 266 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 752 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1953–1969 | Brazil | 94 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gylmar dos Santos Neves (born August 22, 1930 – died August 25, 2013), known simply as Gilmar, was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a goalkeeper for two big Brazilian clubs, Corinthians and Santos. Gilmar was also a key player for the Brazilian national team in three World Cups.
Many people consider him the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th century. He was also named one of the best goalkeepers in the world by the IFFHS, an organization that keeps football records. Gilmar was known for his calm style on the field and his peaceful personality.
His full name, Gylmar, comes from his parents' names: Gilberto and Maria. Gilmar was the main goalkeeper for the legendary Santos team of the 1960s, which included the famous player Pelé. In 1998, he received the FIFA Order of Merit, a special award from FIFA.
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Club Career Highlights
Gilmar was born in Santos, a city in São Paulo, Brazil. He started his football journey playing for his hometown team, Jabaquara.
Playing for Corinthians
In 1951, Gilmar joined Corinthians, a very popular club. With Corinthians, he helped the team win the Campeonato Paulista (the São Paulo state championship) three times. These wins were in 1951, 1952, and 1954.
Joining Santos FC
In 1961, Gilmar moved to Santos, another top Brazilian club. This Santos team was so good that they were called Os Santásticos, meaning "The Santastics." Gilmar quickly became the starting goalkeeper.
With Santos, he won many important titles:
- Five more Campeonato Paulista titles (1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968).
- Five Taça Brasil titles (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965). The Taça Brasil was a national championship.
- Two Copa Libertadores titles (1962 and 1963). This is the biggest club competition in South America.
- Two Intercontinental Cups (1962 and 1963). These were matches against the best club teams from Europe. In 1962, they beat Eusébio's Benfica, and in 1963, they won against Milan.
International Career with Brazil
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Gilmar played 94 games for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the squad for three World Cups in a row, from 1958 to 1966.
He was the starting goalkeeper when Brazil won their first two World Cups. These historic wins happened in 1958 and 1962. Gilmar is the only goalkeeper ever to win two World Cups in a row as a starter.
Gilmar's Playing Style
Experts often say Gilmar was one of Brazil's greatest goalkeepers. He was very agile and had amazing reflexes, which helped him stop many shots. He was also known for staying calm even when the game was very intense. His calm presence made his defenders feel more confident and secure.
Later Life and Death
Gilmar passed away on August 25, 2013, due to a stroke. He was 83 years old, just three days after his birthday.
Major Achievements
Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1951, 1952, 1954
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1953, 1954
Santos
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968
- Campeonato Paulista: 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1963, 1964, 1966
- Copa Libertadores: 1962, 1963
- Intercontinental Cup: 1962, 1963
Brazil National Team
- FIFA World Cup: 1958, 1962
- Taça do Atlântico: 1956, 1960
See also
In Spanish: Gylmar dos Santos Neves para niños
