Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva
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Gilberto Silva
Full Name: Gilberto Aparecido Silva
Date of Birth:7 Oct 1976 (Age 35)
Place of Birth:Lagoa da Prata
Nationality:Brazil
Height:191 cm.
Weight:75 Kg.
Position:Midfielder
Squad Number:4
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Gilberto Silva - Panathinaikos (INTIME)
Gilberto Silva - He is probably the most contested starter of the Brazilian team right now. The lack of pace and low efficiency passing are the main targets of his critics, but Dunga doesn't seem to mind.

Silva is the defensive reference of Brazil's midfield, and the coach values the experience of a World Cup winner in his team.

Gilberto's best year of career came in 2002, when Emerson got injured days before the World Cup and the then inexperienced Silva was called to replace him. Gilberto rose to the challenge and delivered poised and safe performances in the winning campaign, receiving compliments from the public and press. Now, he will try to earn their confidence once again.

Did You Know:

Gilberto is one of the most shy players in the Brazilian team. Players like Robinho and Julio Cesar are always joking around and playing pranks on their team-mates, but Silva likes to keep quiet.

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