Arílson
Arílson Gilberto da Costa (born 11 June 1973) is a Brazilian former footballer[1] who played as a midfielder for Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves, Grêmio, Kaiserslautern, Internacional, Palmeiras, Real Valladolid, Universidad de Chile, 15 de Novembro, Portuguesa (SP), América Mineiro, Club Santa Fe, Mogi Mirim and Atlético Tubarão. He also represented the Brazilian national side in seven international games between 1995 and 1996.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Arílson Gilberto da Costa | ||
Date of birth | 11 June 1973 | ||
Place of birth | Bento Gonçalves, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1989–1993 | Esportivo BG | ||
1993–1995 | Grêmio | 28 | (0) |
1995–1996 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | (0) |
1996–1997 | Internacional | 38 | (6) |
1998–1999 | Palmeiras | 14 | (0) |
1999 | Grêmio | 1 | (0) |
1999–2000 | Real Valladolid | 5 | (0) |
2001–2002 | Universidad de Chile | 23 | (9) |
2002 | 15 de Novembro | ||
2002 | Portuguesa (SP) | 5 | (0) |
2002 | América Mineiro | ||
2003–2004 | Club Santa Fe | 8 | (0) |
2004–2005 | Grêmio | 10 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Mogi Mirim | ||
2007–2008 | Atlético Tubarão | ||
2008 | São Luiz | ||
2008 | Itinga | ||
2009 | 14 de Julho | ||
National team | |||
1995–1996 | Brazil | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Arílson began playing football in the Bento Gonçalves' youth system, and became a professional with Grêmio. He moved to Germany to play for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, but wanted to return to Brazil shortly after his move. Arílson initially tried to re-join Grêmio, but the club wouldn't meet Kaiserslautern's asking price. Instead, he transferred to Grêmio's arch-rivals Internacional.[2]
References
- "Arilson" (in German). fussballdaten.de. Archived from the original on 26 February 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
- "Arílson e Fabiano relembram histórias que marcaram clássicos Gre-Nais" (in Portuguese). Jornal NH. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2020.