How many caps did Gérson win for Brazil?

Gérson won 70 caps for Brazil, scoring 14 goals.

What did Gérson win?

Gérson's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 1970.

Which clubs did Gérson play for?

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1959–1963), Botafogo F.R. (1963–1969), São Paulo (1969–1972), Fluminense (1972–1974).

Where does Gérson rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Gérson #20 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Brazil · 1961–1972

Gérson

CM creator

Caps · Brazil

Goals · Brazil

Life

1941

Clubs

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Botafogo F.R., São Paulo

Honours

FIFA World Cup 1970

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Italy had held Brazil level for twenty-nine minutes of the 1970 final when his left foot broke it in the 66th minute, and five minutes later he floated the free kick Pelé headed down for Jairzinho. Career record: 70 caps and 14 goals for Brazil; club career at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Botafogo F.R., São Paulo; honours include FIFA World Cup 1970.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q280306

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Career record

1959–1963	Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
1963–1969	Botafogo F.R.
1969–1972	São Paulo
1972–1974	Fluminense
Brazil	70 caps, 14 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 1970 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Brazil legends whose careers overlapped Gérson's

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Around Gérson in the almanac

One rank above: Carlos Alberto Torres at #19.

One rank below: Kaká at #21.

Brazil's editorial top five: Pelé · Garrincha · Ronaldinho · Ronaldo Nazário · Romário.

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