Gilberto Factfile
Name:Gilberto
Born:October 07, 1976
Lagao de Prata
Brazil
Position:Midfielder
Squad Number:19
Previous Club(s):America (MG)
Atletico Mineiro
Joined Arsenal:July 29, 2002
Arsenal Debut:Liverpool (n)
Community Shield
August 11, 2002
Name:Gilberto
Born:October 07, 1976
Lagao de Prata
Brazil
Position:Midfielder
Squad Number:19
Previous Club(s):America (MG)
Atletico Mineiro
Joined Arsenal:July 29, 2002
Arsenal Debut:Liverpool (n)
Community Shield
August 11, 2002
Gilberto is Arsenal's senior central midfielder and has had to shoulder extra responsibility since the departures of Patrick Vieira a cuple of seasons ago.With the departure of Thiery Henry to Barcalona,Gilberto has been given the captains arm-band and will be the main stalwart of a young and largely inexperienced arsena side.
Although not renowned for his goalscoring ability, Gilberto holds the distinction of scoring the fastest goal in Champions League history. He netted after just 20.07 seconds at PSV Eindhoven in September 2002.
At his best, Arsenal's World Cup winner is one of the Premiership's best holding midfielders; he can win tackles, protect the back four and distribute the ball calmly and effectively. His inclusion in Brazil's squad for the 2006 finals in Germany came as no surprise.
At his best, Arsenal's World Cup winner is one of the Premiership's best holding midfielders; he can win tackles, protect the back four and distribute the ball calmly and effectively. His inclusion in Brazil's squad for the 2006 finals in Germany came as no surprise.
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