Gilson Da Souza

Gilson de Souza
Personal information
Full name Gilson Simões de Souza
Date of birth 25 March 1967 (1967-03-25) (age 44)
Place of birth Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Youth career
1985 Americano Futebol Clube
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1989 Vasco da Gama
1993 Atlético-PR
1997 Barcelona SC
National team
1996–1997 Ecuador 17 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gilson de Souza (born 25 March 1967) is a Brazilian-born, Ecuadoran international footballer who played as a midfielder. He is best known for his spell at Barcelona SC where he was a fan favourite.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Futpedia: Gilson (Gilson Simões de Souza)" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. http://futpedia.globo.com/jogadores/gilson11. Retrieved 2010-02-23. 
  2. ^ Espinoza Añazco, Fernando (2009-08-12). "Ecuador - Record International Players". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/ecua-recintlp.html.