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Not to be confused with Gérson or Gerson dos Santos (footballer, born 1982).

Gérson dos Santos (14 July 1922 – 5 June 2002), was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a midfielder.

Career

Gérson dos Santos began his career at Pitangui FC in Belo Horizonte. As a professional, he arrived at Palestra Itália (currently Cruzeiro EC) in 1942, where as a youth player, he was part of the three-time state champion squad in 1943–45. Still, in 1945, he was transferred to Botafogo, where he marked his time by making 371 appearances and becoming the state champion in 1948.[1] Gérson formed the defensive system called the "maginot line" at Botafogo, alongside Oswaldo Baliza and Nilton Santos. He still returned to Cruzeiro, where he ended his career as a player.[2][3]

International career

For the Brazil national team, dos Santos was part of the winning squad of the 1952 Panamerican Championship, playing one match in the campaign.[4] In 1954 he was called up again, participating in two matches for the 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification.[5]

Managerial career

As a coach, Gérson dos Santos began his career immediately after retiring in 1957 at Cruzeiro. He also had spells at Atlético Mineiro, Vila Nova and Remo.[2]

Honours

Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Brazil

References

  1. ^ "Década Gloriosa - Anos 1930 e 1940". Botafogo FR (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Gerson… a linha Maginot de 1948". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 7 March 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Gérson dos Santos". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1947-1952". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1953-1956". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 20 February 2024.

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