Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves
Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves, known as Gil, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward.
Gil began his professional career at S.C. Corinthians Paulista, where he scored 31 goals in 124 appearances.
He had a brief stint in Japan with Tokyo Verdy, but struggled to find success there.
Biography
Early Life
Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves, commonly known as Gil, was born in Andradina, Brazil, where his football talent was recognized at a young age. At just 15 years old, he caught the attention of scouts from S.C. Corinthians Paulista, leading him to join their youth academy.
Career
Gil's professional career began with Corinthians, where he made a significant impact by scoring 31 goals in 124 appearances from 2000 to 2005. His impressive pace and technical skills helped him stand out in the Brazilian league. In 2005, he moved to Japan to play for Tokyo Verdy, but his time there was less successful, prompting a return to Brazil with Cruzeiro in 2006. At Cruzeiro, he struggled to find the net, scoring only four goals in over fifteen matches, but he became known for his ability to assist teammates.
After a brief stint at Gimnàstic de Tarragona in Spain, Gil returned to Brazil, playing for several clubs including Flamengo, where he had a short-term contract in 2009. He also had spells with União Futebol Clube and ABC Futebol Clube before joining Clube Atlético Juventus in 2015. Gil's international career included a notable appearance for the Brazil national team during the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Gil earned several honors, including the Brazilian Série A title in 2009 and the Brazilian Bola de Prata in 2002. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly in assisting goals, have left a lasting impression in Brazilian football.
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Career & Clubs
Early years
Gil grew up in a small town, Andradina, where his talent was recognised at a very early age. He was noticed by Corinthians scouts at the age 15, and soon went on to join as a youth player.
Corinthians
His time at Corinthians was relatively successful, with Gil managing to register 31 goals in 124 games, a decent record for a winger. His pace, skill, technical ability, control and ability to beat his man shone in the Brazilian league, but after five years with the Corinthians first team, he transferred to Tokyo Verdy 1969 of Japan, in 2005.
Tokyo Verdy
His time in Japan was very unsuccessful, with Gil not being a regular starter and not playing to his full potential, which in turn led him to be sold to Brazilian team Cruzeiro, in 2006.
Cruzeiro
He did not present his best football while in Cruzeiro. Only scoring four goals in over fifteen appearances. He did however start in the majority of the games and became a reliable source for assisting other players for goals.
Gimnàstic de Tarragona
His season long stay in Tarragona was yet another unsuccessful venture for Gil. Gil played 19 matches and he did not score any goals, during his time with Gimnàstic de Tarragona.
Flamengo
On 25 September 2009 Flamengo have signed the forward until December 2009.
Gil appeared for the Brazil national football team in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
- Club
- Botafogo F.R. (2008–2008)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2009–2010)
- Club
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2000–2005)
- Club
- Cruzeiro E.C. (2006–2006)
- Club
- Gimnàstic de Tarragona (2006–2007)
- Club
- S.C. Internacional (2007–2009)
- Club
- União Futebol Clube (2011–2011)
- Club
- ABC Futebol Clube (2014–2014)
- Club
- ABC Futebol Clube (2011–2011)
- National team
- Brazil
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2003–2003)
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (2005–2005)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Juventus (2015–)
Legacy
Club
São Paulo's Cup (U 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 honours
Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2002
Clubs
- Clube Atlético Juventus2015current
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista2000–2005
- Brazil men's national football team2003–2003
- Tokyo Verdy2005–2005
- Cruzeiro E.C.2006–2006
- Gimnàstic de Tarragona2006–2007
- S.C. Internacional2007–2009
- Botafogo F.R.2008–2008
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2009–2010
- ABC Futebol Clube2011–2011
- União Futebol Clube2011–2011
- ABC Futebol Clube2014–2014
Played together with
Abel BragaBotafogo F.R. · 1982–1984- Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978
- Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
Abel HernándezS.C. Internacional · 2020–2021- Abraham González CasanovaGimnàstic de Tarragona · 2010–2011
Abraham MineroGimnàstic de Tarragona · 2017–2019
Achille EmanáGimnàstic de Tarragona · 2015- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoS.C. Corinthians Paulista · 2003–2005
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorClube de Regatas do Flamengo · 1997–2001
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Identifiers & aliases
Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves, commonly known as Gil is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward. He was formally a Brazilian international.
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