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My Take
For a football lover, Gérson's name alone is a thrill. He was the cerebral heartbeat of Brazil's 1970 World Cup side, often called the greatest team ever assembled. At 170 cm he was never imposing, yet he governed the midfield with vision and a precise left foot, moving across Flamengo, Botafogo, São Paulo and Fluminense. I love that he later became a journalist, turning to describe the game in words after mastering it with his feet. He is the man whose name surfaces whenever that legendary yellow shirt is discussed, and to me that is pure footballing immortality.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gérson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェルソン・デ・オリヴェイラ・ヌーネス
- Reading
- じぇるそん・で・おりゔぇいら・ぬーねす
- Born
- January 11, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gérson born?
Born January 11, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Gérson from?
Gérson is from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does Gérson do?
Gérson works as association football player, journalist.
How tall is Gérson?
Gérson is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.