About Gessy Lima
Lived 1935 – 1989 (aged 54). Gessy Lima was a Brazilian association football player.
Gessy Lima (24 September 1935 – 4 April 1989), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in Uruguaiana, Gessy Lima earned the nickname "Paradoxal Craque" at Grêmio. In a friendly against Boca Juniors at La Bombonera on 26 February 1959, he scored four goals in the match. He made 302 appearances for the club and scored 208 goals.
Gessy also made 4 appearances for the Brazil national team in total, during the 1960 Panamerican Championship.
Honours
Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962 Campeonato Citadino de Porto Alegre: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gessy Lima?
Brazilian association football player (1935-1989)
When was Gessy Lima born?
Gessy Lima was born on 24 September 1935 in Uruguaiana.
When did Gessy Lima die?
Gessy Lima died on 4 October 1989 in Porto Alegre.
What was Gessy Lima's occupation?
Gessy Lima was an association football player.
What nationality was Gessy Lima?
Gessy Lima was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gessy Lima. https://biography.guide/gessy-lima/
MLA: "Gessy Lima." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gessy-lima/.
Chicago: "Gessy Lima." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gessy-lima/.
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