# Gilmar

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Brazilian footballer (1930–2013)

This article is about Brazilian goalkeeper. For other people, see [Gilmar (disambiguation)](/source/Gilmar_(disambiguation)).

In this [Portuguese name](/source/Portuguese_name), the first or maternal [family name](/source/Surname) is *dos Santos* and the second or paternal family name is *Neves*.

Gilmar Gilmar after Brazil's 1958 FIFA World Cup victory Personal information Full name Gylmar dos Santos Neves Date of birth (1930-08-22)22 August 1930 Place of birth Santos, São Paulo, Brazil Date of death 25 August 2013(2013-08-25) (aged 83) Place of death São Paulo, Brazil Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Position Goalkeeper Youth career 1945–1951 Jabaquara Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1951–1961 Corinthians 486 (0) 1961–1969 Santos 266 (0) Total 752 (0) International career 1953–1969[1] Brazil 94 (0) Medal record Men's Football Representing Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1958 Sweden Winner 1962 Chile South American Championship Runner-up 1953 Peru Runner-up 1957 Peru Runner-up 1959 Argentina * Club domestic league appearances and goals

**Gylmar dos Santos Neves** (Brazilian Portuguese: [\[ʒiwˈmaʁ duˈsɐ̃tuz ˈnɛvis\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Portuguese); 22 August 1930 – 25 August 2013), known simply as **Gilmar**, was a Brazilian [footballer](/source/Association_football) who played [goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)) for [Corinthians](/source/Sport_Club_Corinthians_Paulista) and [Santos](/source/Santos_FC) and was a member of the [Brazil national team](/source/Brazil_national_football_team) in three [World Cups](/source/FIFA_World_Cup).[2] He was elected the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th century and one of the best in the world by the [IFFHS](/source/IFFHS). He is remembered for his sober style on the pitch and his peaceful personality.[3]

Alex Bellos says in his book *Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life* that Gilmar is named after his parents, **Gil**berto and **Mar**ia. Gilmar was the starting goalkeeper for [Pelé](/source/Pel%C3%A9)'s Santos and Brazilian national teams of the 1960s. In 1998, he was awarded the [FIFA Order of Merit](/source/FIFA_Order_of_Merit).[4]

## Club career

Gilmar was born in [Santos](/source/Santos_(S%C3%A3o_Paulo)), [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_(state)), and started his career playing for hometown side [Jabaquara](/source/Jabaquara_Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube). In 1951 he joined [Corinthians](/source/Sport_Club_Corinthians_Paulista), winning three [Campeonato Paulista](/source/Campeonato_Paulista) titles with the club in 1951, 1952 and 1954.

In 1961, Gilmar signed for [Santos](/source/Santos_FC), being a part of the team who was known as *[Os Santásticos](/source/Os_Sant%C3%A1sticos)*. An immediate starter, he won five Campeonato Paulista (1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968), five [Taça Brasil](/source/Ta%C3%A7a_Brasil) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965), two [Copa Libertadores](/source/Copa_Libertadores) (1962 and 1963) and two [Intercontinental Cups](/source/Intercontinental_Cup_(1960%E2%80%932004)) (1962 against [Eusébio](/source/Eus%C3%A9bio)'s [Benfica](/source/S.L._Benfica) and 1963 against [Milan](/source/A.C._Milan)).

## International career

Gilmar in 1962

Gilmar played 94 times with the [Brazil national team](/source/Brazil_national_football_team).[3] He was selected to the national squad for three straight World Cups, between [1958](/source/1958_FIFA_World_Cup) and [1966](/source/1966_FIFA_World_Cup).[3] He was part of the starting team in the first two World Cups Brazil won, in [1958](/source/1958_FIFA_World_Cup) and [1962](/source/1962_FIFA_World_Cup), and is the only goalkeeper to win two consecutive World Cups in the starting position.

## Style of play

Regarded by pundits as one of the greatest Brazilian goalkeepers of all time,[5][6] Gilmar was an agile shot-stopper, who possessed excellent reflexes, and who was also known for his composure under pressure, as well as his ability to inspire a sense of calm and confidence in his defenders.[7]

## Death

Gilmar died of a stroke on 25 August 2013, three days after his 83rd birthday.[3]

## Honours

**Corinthians**[8]

- [Campeonato Paulista](/source/Campeonato_Paulista): [1951](/source/1951_Campeonato_Paulista), [1952](/source/1952_Campeonato_Paulista), [1954](/source/1954_Campeonato_Paulista)

- [Torneio Rio–São Paulo](/source/Torneio_Rio%E2%80%93S%C3%A3o_Paulo): [1953](/source/1953_Torneio_Rio-S%C3%A3o_Paulo), [1954](/source/1954_Torneio_Rio-S%C3%A3o_Paulo)

**Santos**[8]

- [Campeonato Brasileiro Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A): [1962](/source/1962_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), [1963](/source/1963_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), [1964](/source/1964_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), [1965](/source/1965_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), [1968](/source/1968_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A_(Torneio_Roberto_Gomes_Pedrosa))

- [Campeonato Paulista](/source/Campeonato_Paulista): [1962](/source/1962_Campeonato_Paulista), [1964](/source/1964_Campeonato_Paulista), [1965](/source/1965_Campeonato_Paulista), [1967](/source/1967_Campeonato_Paulista), [1968](/source/1968_Campeonato_Paulista)

- [Torneio Rio–São Paulo](/source/Torneio_Rio%E2%80%93S%C3%A3o_Paulo): [1963](/source/1963_Torneio_Rio-S%C3%A3o_Paulo), [1964](/source/1964_Torneio_Rio-S%C3%A3o_Paulo), [1966](/source/1966_Torneio_Rio-S%C3%A3o_Paulo)

- [Copa Libertadores](/source/Copa_Libertadores): [1962](/source/1962_Copa_Libertadores), [1963](/source/1963_Copa_Libertadores)

- [Intercontinental Cup](/source/Intercontinental_Cup_(1960%E2%80%932004)): [1962](/source/1962_Intercontinental_Cup), [1963](/source/1963_Intercontinental_Cup)

**Brazil**

- [FIFA World Cup](/source/FIFA_World_Cup): [1958](/source/1958_FIFA_World_Cup), [1962](/source/1962_FIFA_World_Cup)

- [Taça do Atlântico](/source/Ta%C3%A7a_do_Atl%C3%A2ntico): 1956, 1960

- [Copa América](/source/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica) runner-up: [1953](/source/1953_South_American_Championship), [1957](/source/1957_South_American_Championship), [1959](/source/1959_South_American_Championship_(Argentina))

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Gilmar dos Santos Neves – International Appearances"](https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/gilmar-intl.html). [Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation](/source/Rec.Sport.Soccer_Statistics_Foundation).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Agência Brasil. ["Morre Gylmar, ex-goleiro da Seleção Brasileira das copas de 1958 e 1962 | Agência Brasil"](http://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/noticia/2013-08-25/morre-gylmar-ex-goleiro-da-selecao-brasileira-das-copas-de-1958-e-1962). Agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br. Retrieved 26 August 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Telegraph-obit-2013-09-01_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Telegraph-obit-2013-09-01_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Telegraph-obit-2013-09-01_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Telegraph-obit-2013-09-01_3-3) ["Gilmar (Obituary)"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/10268892/Gilmar.html). *The Telegraph*. 1 September 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["FIFA Order of Merit"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131002174800/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/fifafacts/r%26a-awards/01/20/85/43/170490-factsheet-fifaorderofmerit%281984-2010%29_neutral.pdf) (PDF). Archived from [the original](https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/fifafacts/r%26a-awards/01/20/85/43/170490-factsheet-fifaorderofmerit%281984-2010%29_neutral.pdf) (PDF) on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Brazil's greatest goalkeepers"](http://www.skysports.com/football/news/18621/6120885/brazils-greatest-goalkeepers). Sky Sports. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Brazil's_10_Best_Goalkeepers_6-0)** Christopher Atkins (10 January 2013). ["Ranking Brazil's 10 Best Goalkeepers of All Time"](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1478781-ranking-brazils-10-best-goalkeepers-of-all-time). Bleacher Report. Retrieved 21 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Grahame L. Jones (15 May 2010). ["Top World Cup goalkeepers"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-may-15-la-sp-top-goalkeepers-20100516-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved 16 January 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Gilmar,_the_definitive_custodian_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Gilmar,_the_definitive_custodian_8-1) ["Gilmar, the definitive custodian"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151009163115/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=63860/profile.html). FIFA.com. Archived from [the original](https://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=63860/profile.html) on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

## External links

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- [Gilmar](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=63860/index.html) – [FIFA](/source/FIFA) competition record (archived)

- [Corinthians All Time Best XI Placar Magazine](https://web.archive.org/web/20081031064854/http://placar.abril.com.br/timedossonhos/poster/cor_1024.jpg)

- [Gilmar](https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/17925.html) at National-Football-Teams.com

- [Profile](http://www.goalkeepersaredifferent.com/keepers/goalkeeping-greats.html#gilmar) at goalkeepersaredifferent.com

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Brazil squads v t e Brazil squad – 1953 South American Championship runners-up GK Barbosa GK Castilho GK Gilmar DF Djalma Santos DF Haroldo DF Nílton Santos DF Pinheiro MF Bauer MF Brandãozinho MF Bigode MF Danilo MF Didi MF Ely MF Pinga FW Ademir FW Alfredo FW Baltazar FW Cláudio FW Ipojucan FW Julinho FW Rodrigues FW Zizinho Coach: Moreira v t e Brazil squad – 1956 South American Championship fourth place DF Alfredo Ramos FW Álvaro FW Baltazar GK Cabeção MF Canhoteiro DF De Sordi FW Del Vecchio DF Djalma Santos MF Formiga GK Gilmar MF Jair MF Julião FW Luizinho FW Maurinho DF Mauro FW Nestor DF Olavo GK Paulo MF Roberto Belangero FW Tite FW Zezinho MF Zito Coach: Brandão v t e Brazil squad – 1957 South American Championship runners-up GK Castilho GK Édgar GK Gilmar DF Bellini DF Djalma Santos DF Édson DF Nílton Santos DF Olavo DF Oreco DF Paulinho DF Zózimo MF Belangero MF Cláudio MF Canhoteiro MF Didi MF Dino Sani MF Zito FW Evaristo FW Garrincha FW Índio FW Joel FW Pepe FW Zizinho Coach: Brandão v t e Brazil squad – 1958 FIFA World Cup winners (1st title) 1 Castilho 2 Bellini (c) 3 Gilmar 4 Djalma Santos 5 Dino Sani 6 Didi 7 Zagallo 8 Oreco 9 Zózimo 10 Pelé 11 Garrincha 12 Nílton Santos 13 Moacir 14 De Sordi 15 Orlando 16 Mauro 17 Joel 18 Mazzola 19 Zito 20 Vavá 21 Dida 22 Pepe Coach: Feola v t e Brazil squad – 1959 South American Championship (Argentina) runners-up 1 Castilho 2 Gilmar 3 Bellini 4 Coronel 5 Djalma Santos 6 Nílton Santos 7 Orlando 8 Paulinho 9 Chinesinho 10 Didi 11 Dino Sani 12 Dorval 13 Esteves 14 Formiga 15 Zito 16 Almir Pernambuquinho 17 Garrincha 18 Henrique 19 Mauro 20 Paulo Valentim 21 Pelé 22 Zagallo Coach: Feola v t e Brazil squad – 1962 FIFA World Cup winners (2nd title) 1 Gilmar 2 Djalma Santos 3 Mauro (c) 4 Zito 5 Zózimo 6 Nílton Santos 7 Garrincha 8 Didi 9 Coutinho 10 Pelé 11 Pepe 12 Jair Marinho 13 Bellini 14 Jurandir 15 Altair 16 Zequinha 17 Mengálvio 18 Jair 19 Vavá 20 Amarildo 21 Zagallo 22 Castilho Coach: Moreira v t e Brazil squad – 1966 FIFA World Cup 1 Gilmar 2 Djalma Santos 3 Fidélis 4 Bellini (c) 5 Brito 6 Altair 7 Orlando 8 Paulo Henrique 9 Rildo 10 Pelé 11 Gérson 12 Manga 13 Denílson 14 Lima 15 Zito 16 Garrincha 17 Jairzinho 18 Alcindo 19 Silva 20 Tostão 21 Paraná 22 Edu Coach: Feola

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