Gilberto Silva
Footballer and World Cup champion
Born
October 7th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian footballer played primarily as a defensive midfielder. He began his professional career at América Mineiro in 1993 before moving to Europe, where he joined the English club Arsenal in 2002. During his tenure with Arsenal, he contributed to the team's Invincible season in 2003-2004, when the club went undefeated in the Premier League. Silva also earned attention for his performances with the Brazilian national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2002. His playing style was characterized by strong defensive skills and playmaking abilities.
Winning the FIFA World Cup in 2002
Playing an integral role in Arsenal's Invincible season
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