Gérson
Brazilian footballer and World Cup champion
Born
January 11th, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian footballer, he played as a midfielder. He was an integral part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. During his club career, he played for several teams, including Botafogo and São Paulo. He contributed to the attack with his exceptional passing and vision on the field, which were instrumental in Brazil's successful tournament run.
Winning the 1970 FIFA World Cup with Brazil
Playing for Botafogo and São Paulo
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