Gylmar dos Santos Neves
Football, Football player
1930 – 2013
Who was Gylmar dos Santos Neves?
Gylmar dos Santos Neves known simply as Gilmar, was a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper for Corinthians and Santos and was a member of the Brazil national team in three World Cups. He was elected the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th century and one of the best in the world by the IFFHS. He is remembered for his sober style on the pitch and his peaceful personality.
In the book by Alex Bellos, Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life, it is reported that Gilmar is named after his parents, Gilberto and Maria. Gilmar was the starting goalkeeper for Pele's world-famous Santos and Brazilian national teams of the 60s. Therefore, he's famous around the world as "Pele's goalkeeper."
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- Born
- Aug 22, 1930
Santos, São Paulo - Also known as
- Gilmar dos Santos Neves
- Gilmar
- Parents
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Profession
- Lived in
- Santos, São Paulo
- Died
- Aug 25, 2013
São Paulo
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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