Corinthians pay tribute to Gil after retirement announcement | OneFootball

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·19 September 2025

Corinthians pay tribute to Gil after retirement announcement

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The Corinthians paid tribute to defender Gil, who announced his retirement from football at the age of 38. In a social media post, the club highlighted the pillars that marked the defender's career: work, discipline, and dedication, which together built a story at Timão.

Gil at Corinthians: numbers and titles

With 444 games played, Gil is the second defender with the most matches for the club and was present in significant moments, such as the victories of the South American Recopa and the 2013 Paulista Championship, in addition to the 2015 Brasileirão title 🏆.


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The Corinthians' post reinforces the player's legacy:

“The second defender with the most games for the club, Gil is immortalized in great moments of the alvinegra history”, highlighted Timão

Gil is immortalized in the alvinegra memory, not only for the titles, but for his consistency, leadership, and identification with the fans.

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