Genílson Alves de Oliveira (born 25 February 1974), simply known as Genílson or Genílson Alves, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Genílson
Personal information
Full name Genílson Alves de Oliveira
Date of birth (1974-02-25) 25 February 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth João Pessoa, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997 Marcílio Dias
1997 Joinville
1998 ABC
1998–1999 Figueirense
2000 Málaga 3 (0)
2000 Santa Cruz
2001 Portuguesa Santista
2001 Figueirense
2001 Comercial-SP
2002 Rio Branco-SP
2002 Coritiba
2004 Figueirense
2005 Fortaleza
2005 Avaí
2006 São Bento
2007 Guaratinguetá
2007 Londrina
2008 América-SP
2008 Marcílio Dias
2010 Penapolense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 March 2024

Career edit

An idol of Figueirense FC where in 1999 he was top scorer in the state with an expressive mark of 26 goals,[1] in addition to the decisive goal in the final against rival Avaí FC,[2] Genílson played for several clubs during his career. In 2000 he played for Málaga CF in La Liga, but played in just 3 matches. In 2002 he suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon, which sidelined him. He scored a total of 53 goals in 107 matches for Figueirense FC.[3][4]

Honours edit

Figueirense
Individual
  • 1999 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 26 goals

References edit

  1. ^ "Santa Catarina State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Título Catarinense de 99 faz 16 anos e Genílson vibra: "O meu ápice"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Artilheiro e ídolo do Figueirense comenta sobre um 9 que pode ser melhor aproveitado". nd+ (in Portuguese). 15 December 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Ídolo do Figueira, atacante Genílson anuncia aposentadoria". NSC Total (in Portuguese). 22 September 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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