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Gilberto Silva
| Born | 07 October 1976, Lagoa da Prata |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.84 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Full name is: Gilberto Aparecido da Silva.
The tough defensive midfielder had become a World Cup winner with Brazil in Japan prior to his move to Arsenal in 2002.
A newcomer to the highest levels of Brazilian football following his transfer to Atletico Mineiro, Gilberto's progress culminated in his selection for the first preparation match of 2002.
He responded with two goals against Bolivia.
Although he has notable attacking skills and is a good passer, it was his qualities as a tough defensive midfielder that attracted Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Gilberto received a late call up to Brazil's starting line up for their opener in the 2002 World Cup finals against Turkey after captain Emerson dislocated his shoulder in training.
He played in all of Brazil's games, including the Final against Germany in Yokohama.
Gilberto's contract at Arsenal was extended to June 2009 in September 2005.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2001-02 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Brazil | International | 6 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | Premier League | 32 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 11 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2002-03 | Brazil | International | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | Premier League | 29 | 3 |
4 |
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Brazil | International | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Arsenal | Premier League | 13 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Brazil | Carlsberg Cup | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Brazil | FIFA Confederations Cup | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Brazil | International | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Arsenal | Carling Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Arsenal | Premier League | 33 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Brazil | International | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Arsenal | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Arsenal | Premier League | 34 | 10 |
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| 2006-07 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Brazil | Copa America | 5 |
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| 2006-07 | Brazil | International | 7 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Arsenal | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Arsenal | Premier League | 12 | 11 |
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| 2007-08 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 6 |
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| 2007-08 | Brazil | International | 5 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Brazil | FIFA Confederations Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 7 |
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| 2008-09 | Brazil | International | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 8 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Brazil | International | 5 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2001 | Bolivia v Brazil | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 31 Jan 2002 | Brazil v Bolivia | W | 6-0 | International | |
| 06 Feb 2002 | Saudi Arabia v Brazil | W | 0-1 | International | |
| 07 Mar 2002 | Brazil v Iceland | W | 6-1 | International | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Brazil v Yugoslavia | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 17 Apr 2002 | Portugal v Brazil | D | 1-1 | International | |
| 18 May 2002 | Catalonia v Brazil | W | 1-3 | International | |
| 25 May 2002 | Malaysia v Brazil | W | 0-4 | International | |
| 03 Jun 2002 | Brazil v Turkey | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group C |
| 08 Jun 2002 | Brazil v China PR | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group C |
| 13 Jun 2002 | Costa Rica v Brazil | W | 2-5 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group C |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Brazil v Belgium | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 21 Jun 2002 | Brazil v England | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals quarter-final |
| 26 Jun 2002 | Brazil v Turkey | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals semi-final |
| 30 Jun 2002 | Brazil v Germany | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Final |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Brazil v Paraguay | L | 0-1 | International | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Portugal v Brazil | L | 2-1 | International | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | Mexico v Brazil | D | 0-0 | International | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Colombia v Brazil | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Brazil v Ecuador | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Jamaica v Brazil | W | 0-1 | International | |
| 16 Nov 2003 | Peru v Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 18 Nov 2003 | Brazil v Uruguay | D | 3-3 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | D | 0-0 | International | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Paraguay v Brazil | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 06 Jun 2004 | Chile v Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Haiti v Brazil | W | 0-6 | International | |
| 05 Sep 2004 | Brazil v Bolivia | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Hong Kong v Brazil | W | 1-7 | CARLSBERG CUP | |
| 05 Jun 2005 | Brazil v Paraguay | W | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 16 Jun 2005 | Brazil v Greece | W | 3-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 19 Jun 2005 | Mexico v Brazil | L | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 22 Jun 2005 | Japan v Brazil | D | 2-2 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 25 Jun 2005 | Germany v Brazil | W | 2-3 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Semi-final |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Brazil v Argentina | W | 4-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Final |
| 04 Sep 2005 | Brazil v Chile | W | 5-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 09 Oct 2005 | Bolivia v Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America |
| 12 Nov 2005 | United Arab Emirates v Brazil | W | 0-8 | International | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Russia v Brazil | W | 0-1 | International | |
| 04 Jun 2006 | Brazil v New Zealand | W | 4-0 | International | |
| 18 Jun 2006 | Brazil v Australia | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 22 Jun 2006 | Japan v Brazil | W | 1-4 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 27 Jun 2006 | Brazil v Ghana | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals - Round of 16 |
| 01 Jul 2006 | Brazil v France | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Quarter-final |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Norway v Brazil | D | 1-1 | International | |
| 03 Sep 2006 | Brazil v Argentina | W | 3-0 | International | |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Brazil v Wales | W | 2-0 | International | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Kuwait SC v Brazil | W | 0-4 | International | |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Ecuador v Brazil | W | 1-2 | International | |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Portugal v Brazil | L | 2-0 | International | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Brazil v Chile | W | 4-0 | International | |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Brazil v Ghana | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 01 Jun 2007 | England v Brazil | D | 1-1 | International | |
| 05 Jun 2007 | Brazil v Turkey | D | 0-0 | International | |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Brazil v Mexico | L | 0-2 | Copa America | Group B |
| 01 Jul 2007 | Brazil v Chile | W | 3-0 | Copa America | Group B |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Brazil v Ecuador | W | 1-0 | Copa America | Group B |
| 07 Jul 2007 | Brazil v Chile | W | 6-1 | Copa America | Quarter-final |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Brazil v Uruguay | D | 2-2 | Copa America | Semi-final |
| 09 Sep 2007 | USA v Brazil | W | 2-4 | International | |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Brazil v Mexico | W | 3-1 | International | |
| 14 Oct 2007 | Colombia v Brazil | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Brazil v Ecuador | W | 5-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 18 Nov 2007 | Peru v Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Brazil v Uruguay | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | W | 0-1 | International | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Brazil v Sweden | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 06 Jun 2008 | Brazil v Venezuela | L | 0-2 | International | |
| 15 Jun 2008 | Paraguay v Brazil | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Brazil v Argentina | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 07 Sep 2008 | Chile v Brazil | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 12 Oct 2008 | Venezuela v Brazil | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Brazil v Colombia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Brazil v Italy | W | 2-0 | International | |
| 29 Mar 2009 | Ecuador v Brazil | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Brazil v Peru | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Uruguay v Brazil | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Brazil v Paraguay | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Brazil v Egypt | W | 4-3 | FIFA Confederations Cup | |
| 18 Jun 2009 | USA v Brazil | W | 0-3 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 21 Jun 2009 | Italy v Brazil | W | 0-3 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 28 Jun 2009 | USA v Brazil | W | 2-3 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Final |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Argentina v Brazil | W | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Brazil v Chile | W | 4-2 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Brazil v Venezuela | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | South America qualifying |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Brazil v England | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Oman v Brazil | W | 0-2 | International | |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | W | 0-2 | International | |
| 02 Jun 2010 | Zimbabwe v Brazil | W | 0-3 | International | |
| 07 Jun 2010 | Tanzania v Brazil | W | 1-5 | International | |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Brazil v North Korea | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 20 Jun 2010 | Brazil v Ivory Coast | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 25 Jun 2010 | Portugal v Brazil | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Brazil v Chile | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals - round of 16 |
| 02 Jul 2010 | Netherlands v Brazil | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Quarter-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| America MG | 01 Jul 1997 | 01 Jul 2000 | |
| Atletico Mineiro | 01 Jul 2000 | 09 Aug 2002 | |
| Arsenal | 09 Aug 2002 | 17 Jul 2008 | |
| Panathinaikos | 17 Jul 2008 |