Gilberto Alves de Souza
Brazilian association football player
About Gilberto Alves de Souza
Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75). Gilberto Alves de Souza was a Brazilian association football player.
Gilberto Alves de Souza (31 December 1946 – 23 February 2022), better known as Flecha, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.
Career
Right winger, Flecha stood out mainly playing for Grêmio, where he made 216 appearances and scored 48 goals. He also had great spells in Coritiba, America-RJ and Guarani.
International career
Flecha was called up to the Brazilian national team in 1976 and 1977, when he played for America-RJ. He disputed five official matches, in addition to an unofficial game against the Federal District team, when he scored a goal.
Death
Flecha died on 23 February 2022, in the city of Viamão, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gilberto Alves de Souza?
Brazilian association football player (1946-2022)
When was Gilberto Alves de Souza born?
Gilberto Alves de Souza was born on 31 December 1946 in Porto Alegre.
When did Gilberto Alves de Souza die?
Gilberto Alves de Souza died on 23 February 2022 in Viamão.
What was Gilberto Alves de Souza's occupation?
Gilberto Alves de Souza was an association football player.
What nationality was Gilberto Alves de Souza?
Gilberto Alves de Souza was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gilberto Alves de Souza
· DBpedia: Flecha (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilberto Alves de Souza. https://biography.guide/gilberto-alves-de-souza/
MLA: "Gilberto Alves de Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilberto-alves-de-souza/.
Chicago: "Gilberto Alves de Souza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilberto-alves-de-souza/.
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