About Gatão
Lived 1928 – 1995 (aged 66). Gatão was a Brazilian association football player.
Vicente Naval Filho (10 May 1928 – 2 March 1995), better known by the nickname Gatão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
A standout in amateur football in Piracicaba, Vicente received the nickname Gatão due to his father's warehouse, which was close to the old stadium on Rua Moraes Barros. He played most of his career for XV, where he participated in the conquests of the second division in 1947 and 1948, in addition to Corinthians, being part of the state champion squad and the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in the early 50s. Having problems maintaining his physical shape, he ended his career after a quick spell at Ponte Preta.
Personal life
Vicente is father of the also footballer José Fernando Naval, better known as Gatãozinho.
Honours
XV de Piracicaba Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1947, 1948 Torneio Início Paulista: 1949
Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1952, 1954 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1953, 1954 1954
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gatão?
Brazilian footballer
When was Gatão born?
Gatão was born on 10 May 1928.
When did Gatão die?
Gatão died on 2 March 1995.
What was Gatão's occupation?
Gatão was an association football player.
What nationality was Gatão?
Gatão was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gatão. https://biography.guide/gatao/
MLA: "Gatão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gatao/.
Chicago: "Gatão." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gatao/.
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