Gilson de Souza
Ecuadorian footballer (born 1967)
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Gilson Simões de Souza (born 25 March 1967) is a former professional 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 played for the Ecuador national team.
Full name
Gilson Simões de Souza
Date of birth
25 March 1967
Place of birth
Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Height
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilson Simões de Souza | ||
| Date of birth | 25 March 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Duque de Caxias, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
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]
