Gassem Youssef

Gassem Salim Youssef (born 18 March 1958), simply known as Gassem, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-back.

Playing career

Gassem began his life in sport playing basketball at Paissandú in Curitiba. At the suggestion of his teachers, he tried his luck in football, where he began to fall in love with his game. Soon he went to Colorado EC, at the time coached by Armando Renganeschi. On recommendation from the coach, he was hired by São Paulo, where he played alongside Oscar Bernardi and Dario Pereyra.

Managerial career

Started his career as coach of Blumenau EC, the last team he played for. In 1997 at Brusque he was champion of the second division of Santa Catarina, being hired by Figueirense the following year. He also accumulated passages through the Rio Branco de Paranaguá.

Personal life

Permanently retired from football, today Gassem owns a restaurant.

Honours

Player São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1980, 1981

Manager Brusque Campeonato Catarinense Série B: 1997