Gil Baiano

José Gildásio Pereira de Matos (born November 3, 1966), commonly known by the nickname Gil Baiano, is a retired professional association football right back, who played for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs, and for the Brazil national team.

Career Born in Tucano, Bahia, Gil Baiano started playing professionally in 1987, defending Campinas' club Guarani. In 1988, he was transferred to Bragantino, of Bragança Paulista, winning the Campeonato Paulista in 1990, and playing 62 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A games during his spell at the club. In 1993, he joined Palmeiras, where he played 19 Série A games. His first game was played on September 12, 1990, against Spain. He played his last game for Brazil on March 26, 1991, against Argentina.