Gilson de Souza

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Simões and the second or paternal family name is de Souza.
Gilson de Souza
Personal information
Full name Gilson Simões de Souza
Date of birth (1967-03-25) 25 March 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1985 Americano
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1989 Americano
1989 Vasco da Gama
1990 Filanbanco
1991 Louletano D.C.
1991 Valdez
1992–1993 Barcelona SC
1993 Atlético Paranaense
1994 L.D.U. Quito
1995–1997 Barcelona SC
1997–1998 Al-Hilal FC
1998–1999 Al-Ahli Saudi FC
1999–2000 Al Rayyan SC
2000–2001 Qatar Club
2001 Al Ettifaq
2002–2003 Al Qadeseiya
International career
1996–1997 Ecuador 17 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gilson Simões de Souza (born 25 March 1967) is an international footballer who played as a midfielder. He is best known for his spell at Barcelona SC where he was a fan favourite. Born in Brazil, Gilson represented the Ecuador national football team.

Club career

Gilson began his playing career in Brazil where he played for Atlético Paranaense and Vasco da Gama.[1]

International career

He made 17 appearances for the Ecuador national football team from 1996 to 1997.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Futpedia: Gilson (Gilson Simões de Souza)" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 23 February 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Espinoza Añazco, Fernando (12 August 2009). "Ecuador - Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009.


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