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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gilson Simões de Souza | ||
Date of birth | (1967-03-25) 25 March 1967 (age 55) | ||
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 | ||
National team | |||
1996–1997 | Ecuador | 17 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Gilson began his playing career in Brazil where he played for Atlético Paranaense and Vasco da Gama.[1]
He made 17 appearances for the Ecuador national football team from 1996 to 1997.[2]
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