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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Almir José Gil | ||
| Date of birth | (1953-09-28) 28 September 1953 (age 71) | ||
| Place of birth | Florianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1973 | Figueirense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1976 | Figueirense | ||
| 1976–1977 | Avaí | ||
| 1978–1979 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1979–1980 | Coritiba | ||
| 1981–1983 | São Paulo | 195 | (2) |
| 1984 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1985–1987 | Coritiba | ||
| 1987–1989 | Avaí | ||
| 1989 | Coritiba | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 August 2023 | |||
Almir José Gil (born 28 September 1953), simply known as Almir, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Almir started his career at Figueirense, and later moved to the rival Avai. Made a great career in São Paulo with almost 200 appearances (195 in total), but it was in Coritiba where he reached his apex, being part of the 1985 Brazilian champion squad. After retiring, graduated teacher in physical education, and returned to Figueirense as coordinator of the youth categories.
Personal life
Almir is brother of Sérgio Gil and Tonho Gil.
Honours
São Paulo
Coritiba
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1985
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1978, 1979, 1986
Avaí
- Campeonato Catarinense: 1988
References
- "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- "Homenagem a Almir". Coritiba FBC (in Portuguese). 25 September 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Que fim levou? Almir (Ex-volante do São Paulo e Coritiba)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
External links
- Almir at ogol.com.br
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- Men's association football midfielders
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- Avaí FC players
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- Coritiba Foot Ball Club players
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