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Gérson dos Santos (14 July 1922 – 5 June 2002), was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a midfielder.

Career

Gérson dos Santos began his career at Pitangui FC in Belo Horizonte. As a professional, he arrived at Palestra Itália (currently Cruzeiro EC) in 1942, where as a youth player, he was part of the three-time state champion squad in 1943–45. Still in 1945, he was transferred to Botafogo, where he marked his time by making 371 appearances and becoming state champion in 1948.[1] Gérson formed the defensive system called the "maginot line" at Botafogo, alongside Oswaldo Baliza and Nilton Santos. He still returned to Cruzeiro, where he ended his career as a player.[2][3]

International career

For the Brazil national team, dos Santos was part of the winning squad of the 1952 Panamerican Championship, playing one match on the campaign.[4] In 1954 he was called up again, participating in two matches of the 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification.[5]

Managerial career

As a coach, Gérson dos Santos began his career immediately after retiring in 1957 at Cruzeiro. He also had spells at Atlético Mineiro, Vila Nova and Remo.[2]

Honours

Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Brazil

References

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