Gil (footballer, born 1950)


Gilberto Alves, nicknamed Gil, is a former footballer from Brazil. He played as a forward, in particular with Fluminense Football Club and the Brazil national team.

Playing career

Gil played for several clubs, starting his career with Villa Nova in 1970, playing for Comercial (MS)|Comercial] from 1974 to 1977. He played for Fluminense during the time where the club was nicknamed Máquina Tricolor. He then moved to its former club's rivals, Botafogo [de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo], where he stayed until 1980, when he joined Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians], moving in the subsequent years to Real Murcia of Spain, Coritiba [Foot Ball Club|Coritiba], and Farense of Portugal, respectively.

National team

He received 41 caps, scoring 13 goals from April 1976 to June 1978, and played seven games during the Football [World Cup 1978|World Cup 1978].

Managerial career

On September 2, 2008, Gilberto Alves was hired as Marília's manager.

Honours

; Villa Nova
; Fluminense
; Brazil