Gélson Baresi

Gélson Tardivo Gonçalves Júnior (born 11 May 1974), better known as Gélson Baresi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

Formed in Flamengo's youth categories, in his first year as a professional he participated in winning the Brazilian title in 1992. For the Brazil under-20 team, he was South American and World champion in the category. He transferred to Cruzeiro in 1995 where he won most of the titles of his career, especially the 1996 Copa do Brasil and 1997 Copa Libertadores. Gélson adopted Baresi as a nickname in honor of defender Franco Baresi.

Gélson also played once time for the Brazil national main team, 29 March 1995, against Honduras.

Honours

Flamengo Campeonato Brasileiro: 1992 Taça Guanabara: 1995

Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores: 1997 Copa de Oro: 1995 Copa Master de Supercopa: 1995 Copa do Brasil: 1996 Campeonato Mineiro: 1996, 1997

Coritiba Campeonato Paranaense: 2003

Brazil U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 1993 South American U-20 Championship: 1992