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My Take
Gilberto Silva is the kind of footballer I quietly cherish. In a sport that lionises goalscorers, he mastered the unglamorous craft of the defensive midfielder, shielding the back line for Arsenal and Brazil with calm authority. Rising from a small town in Minas Gerais to the Premier League says a lot about his patience and intelligence. What I respect most is how his career bends against the flashy Brazilian stereotype: he was the steadying presence others took for granted. That he now serves as an ambassador for Arsenal and FIFA feels right; class and decency tend to outlast pace. I'd applaud him every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gilberto Silva
- Name (Japanese)
- ジウベルト・シウバ
- Reading
- じうべると・しうば
- Born
- October 7, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 184 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
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 Gilberto Silva born?
Born October 7, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Gilberto Silva from?
Gilberto Silva is from Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What does Gilberto Silva do?
Gilberto Silva works as association football player.
How tall is Gilberto Silva?
Gilberto Silva is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.