Gil Vicente F.C.
Squad
João Paulo Dias Fernandes2013current
Simy2013current- Djamal Mahamat2015current
- Tim Hall2020current
- Giorgi Aburjania2022current
- Jesús Castillo2023current
- Diamantino Mirandacurrent
- Carlos Secretário1988–1989
- Paulo Alves1988–1991
António Folha1989–1991- Capucho1990–1992
- Paulinho Cascavel1990–1991
- Raudnei Anversa Freire1991–1992
- Ljubinko Drulović1992–1993
- António Sousa1993–1994
Beto1995–1996
Almami Moreira1998–1999
Yakubu1998–1998- Peter Rufai1999–2000
Petit1999–2000
Nuno Assis2000–2001- Miguel Simão2001–2001
- Paulo Alves2001–2005
- Roudolphe Douala2001–2002
Geraldo Alves2002–2003
Jose Carlos Araujo Nunes2002–2004
Marcos António Elias Santos2003–2006- Jorge Ribeiro2004–2004
- Júlio César da Silva e Souza2004–2005
- Júlio César da Silva e Souza2004–2004
- Rovérsio Rodrigues de Barros2004–2007
- Edinho2006–2007
João Pereira2006–2006- João Pereira2006–2007
- Mateus Galiano da Costa2006–2007
- Rainford Kalaba2008–2009
Rodrigo Galo2008–2011
Hugo Vieira2009–2012
Ivo Pinto2009–2009
Rui Pedro Couto Ramalho2009–2010
Zé Luís2009–2011
Júnior Caiçara2010–2012- Rafael Ramazotti2010–2011
Richard Almeida2010–2012
Guilherme Costa Marques2011–2012
César Peixoto2012–2014- Rafael Ramazotti2012–2012
- Rodrigo Galo2012–2012
- Zé Luís2012–2012
Bruno Moraes2013–2014
Diogo Viana2013–2015
Haminu Draman2013–2014- Hugo Vieira2013–2013
- Luís Martins2013–2014
- Evaldo Fabiano2014–2014
- Gladstone Pereira della Valentina2014–2015
- Gladstone Pereira della Valentina2014–2014
- Hugo Vieira2014–2014
Marwan Mohsen2014–2015
Cadú2015–2016
Vozinha2016–2017
Samuel Lino2019–2022- Hugo Vieira2020–2020
Zaidu Sanusi2016
Gil Vicente F.C. is a professional football club based in Barcelos, Portugal, known for its rich history in Portuguese football.
Founded in 1924, Gil Vicente is named after the famous Portuguese playwright, reflecting its cultural roots.
The club registered with the Braga Football Association in 1931, marking its official entry into competitive football.
Biography
Formation
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube, commonly known as Gil Vicente, was founded on May 3, 1924, in Barcelos, Portugal. The club emerged from a group of friends who gathered in the theater square, naming it after the renowned Portuguese playwright Gil Vicente. Initially called Gil Vicente Football Barcelense, the club's name evolved over time, and it wasn't until 1931 that it registered with the Braga Football Association, marking its entry into competitive football by participating in the district league the following year.
Early Years and Development
In its early years, Gil Vicente faced challenges but gradually made strides in Portuguese football. The club was promoted to the Second Division in 1943 and transitioned to national league play shortly thereafter. A significant milestone occurred in April 1953 when Gil Vicente played its first recorded match abroad against Tuy Racing Club. The club reached a notable achievement in the 1976-77 season by reaching the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, where they narrowly lost to S.C. Braga after a replay match.
Ascent to Top Tier
The 1980s marked a period of improvement for Gil Vicente, culminating in their promotion to the Primeira Liga during the 1989-90 season under the management of Rodolfo Reis. This promotion was a significant achievement, as the team finished second in the North Zone of the Segunda Divisão. Over the years, Gil Vicente has continued to compete in the top tier of Portuguese football, showcasing its resilience and dedication to the sport.
Collected from open sources (2) · facts link to sources · AI-processed
Career & Clubs
Early years
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube was founded on 3 May 1924, after the creation of other short-lived clubs in Barcelos, such as Barcellos Sporting Club and União Foot-ball Club Barcellense. A group of friends who would gather in the theater square (Largo do Teatro, currently Largo Doutor Martins Lima), naming the club after the theater, itself named after the Portuguese playwright. The initial name of the club was Gil Vicente Football Barcelense, including a mention of its city that was lost through time. Despite the foundation in 1924, only in 1931 did the club register in the Braga Football Association, participating in the following year in the district league after the city cup against Barcelos Sporting Club. In 1943 (possibly 1953), the club is promoted to the Second Division, and one year later stops participating in the regional championship to play in a national league starting. The first record of a game abroad is in April 1953 against Tuy Racing Club. Gil Vicente achieved a club record semi-final in the Portuguese Cup in 1976–77, losing against S.C. Braga only after a replay match. In the following edition, the club reached the quarter-finals, losing against FC Porto.
Ascent to top tier
In the 1980s Gil Vicente improved and reached two third places in the North section of the second division. In 1989–90 Segunda Divisão, led by Rodolfo Reis, the team finally achieved promotion to the top tier, winning the North Zone and obtaining a second place…
- League
- Liga Portugal
Legacy
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
professional association football club based in Barcelos, Portugal
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube, commonly known as Gil Vicente, founded in 1924, is a Portuguese professional football club that plays in Barcelos. It plays their home matches at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos. It competes in the Primeira Liga, the top division of football in the country, and it is named after Portuguese playwright Gil Vicente.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…