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32 / Brazil · 1953–1969

Gilmar

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Brazil
94
Goals · Brazil
0
Life
1930–2013
Clubs
S.C. Corinthians Paulista, Santos
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Sweden 1958 brought Brazil their first world title, and Gilmar conceded four goals in six matches on the way, then five more across six games in Chile four years later. Career record: 94 caps and 0 goals for Brazil; club career at S.C. Corinthians Paulista, Santos.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q257606
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Career record

1951–1961S.C. Corinthians Paulista
1961–1969Santos
Brazil94 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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Around Gilmar in the almanac

One rank above: Cláudio Taffarel at #31.

One rank below: Bellini at #33.

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

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