Gérson Fraga Vieira (born 4 October 1992), sometimes known as just Gérson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder or centre back for Hong Kong Premier League club Tai Po.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gérson Fraga Vieira[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1992[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) |
Defensive midfielder Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tai Po | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2013 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | Grêmio | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Oeste (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Red Bull Brasil (loan) | 0 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Atenas (loan) | 26 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | → Red Bull Brasil (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2016 | Mumbai City | 14 | (1) |
| 2017 | Atlético Tubarão | 14 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Mumbai City | 17 | (1) |
| 2018 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 4 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | ATK | 18 | (1) |
| 2019–2022 | Simba | ||
| 2022 | Aimoré | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | TRAU | 20 | (3) |
| 2023– | Tai Po | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Brazil U15 | ||
| 2009 | Brazil U17 | 14 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Born in Porto Alegre, Gérson Vieira joined the youth academy of Grêmio at the age of eight.[2] On 17 January 2012, he was loaned out to Oeste for the Paulista championship.[3] On 8 January 2013, during the preseason, he was promoted to the senior team.[4] However, he failed to make a significant impact in the first team and soon speculation arose in the media of him joining French second-tier club Angers on a loan deal.[5]
On 13 December 2013, Gérson Vieira was loaned out to Red Bull Brasil, for the 2014 Paulista A2.[6] On 20 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory against Rio Branco.[7] On 28 July 2014, he moved abroad and joined Uruguyan club Atenas on a loan deal.[8] Gerson joined Red Bull Brasil, again on loan on 10 July 2015.[9]
Gérson Vieira switched clubs and countries and joined Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City on 28 June 2016.[10] He went on to score for the franchise in a 3–2 semifinal defeat against ATK.[11] After the season ended, he returned to his native country and joined Atlético Tubarão in January 2017.[1] On 28 July, Mumbai City announced that they had retained Gerson for the 2017–18 season.[12] He captained the team five times during the season, with manager Alexandre Guimarães describing him as a key player during the two seasons. After the season ended, he terminated his contract with the club and moved to Japanese second-tier club Renofa Yamaguchi on 20 March 2018.[13]
On 30 July 2018, Gérson Vieira returned to India and joined ATK.[14] On 10 November he scored his first goal for ATK from a header in the 82 minute of the match as ATK won against FC Pune City by 1–0.[15]
On 25 June 2019 he joined Simba Sports Club which plays in Tanzania premier league as well as CAF Champions League.[16]
In 2022, he returned to India and signed with I-League club TRAU and made his league debut on 15 November in their 1–1 draw against rival Aizawl.[17][18]
On 1 September 2023, Gérson Vieira joined Hong Kong Premier League club Tai Po.
International career edit
Gérson Vieira has been capped at the youth international level. He went on to win the Mediterranean International Cup with the under-15 and under-17 team and was also awarded the best player of the tournament of the 2009 Sendai Cup held at Japan.[2] He has played for the under-17 team in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup and went on to collect 14 caps for the side.[10]
Club statistics edit
- As of match played on 21 October 2018
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2013[7] | Série A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oeste (loan) | 2012[7] | Paulista A1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Red Bull Brasil (loan) | 2014[7] | Série D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8[b] | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Atenas (loan) | 2014–15[7] | Primera División | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | |
| Red Bull Brasil (loan) | 2015[7] | Série D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016[7] | Série D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Mumbai City | 2016[7] | Indian Super League | 14 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 1 | ||
| Atlético Tubarão | 2017[7] | Catarinense A1 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | |
| Mumbai City | 2017–18[7] | Indian Super League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| Renofa Yamaguchi | 2018[7] | J2 League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| ATK | 2018–19[7] | Indian Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 73 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 104 | 4 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Campeonato Gaucho
- ^ a b c Appearances in Campeonato Paulista
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Direção anuncia mais duas contratações: o zagueiro Gérson e o meia uruguaio Ferrón" [Direction announces two more signings: the defender Gérson and the Uruguayan half Ferrón] (in Portuguese). CA Tubarão. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Jovens zagueiros do Grêmio miram vaga na Libertadores e valorizam futuro no clube" [Grêmio youth defenders look to the Libertadores and value future in the club] (in Portuguese). UOL. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Grêmio empresta zagueiro Gerson, revelação da base, ao Oeste-SP" [Grêmio lends center back Gerson, revelation of the base, to Oeste-SP] (in Portuguese). UOL. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Garotos disputam espaço no sistema defensivo do Grêmio" [Boys compete for space in Grêmio's defensive system]. Correio do Povo. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Pouco aproveitados, Gerson e Misael são liberados para buscar novo clube" [Little used, Gerson and Misael are released to seek new club] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Paulista A2: Red Bull contrata zagueiro campeão mundial e mais três" [Paulista A2: Red Bull hires world champion and three more] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Gerson". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Atenas: Arias sumó al brasileño Gerson Fraga" [Atenas: Arias added the Brazilian Gerson Fraga] (in Portuguese). Tenfield. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Série D: Red Bull contrata zagueiro Gerson que estava no Uruguai" [Red Bull hire defender Gerson who was in Uruguay] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b "ISL 2016: Mumbai City FC bolster squad by signing Krisztian Vadocz, Gerson Vieira". First Post. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "ATK pip Mumbai City FC 3-2 in semi first leg". The Week. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Mumbai City FC announce the retention of defender Gerson Vieira". Football Counter. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "ISL 2017-18: Gerson Vieira of Mumbai City FC leaves for Japanese side Renofa Yamaguchi". The Fan Garage. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Indian Super League: Brazilian defender Gerson Vieira moves from Mumbai City to ATK". First Post. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Gerson Vieira strikes late in ATK's 1-0 win over FC Pune City". The Indian Express. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Simba SC's signing spree continues with the capture of Brazilian Fraga Vieira | Goal.com". www.goal.com. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Media Team, AIFF (15 November 2022). "Aizawl, TRAU share spoils". i-league.org. Aizawl, Mizoram: Hero I-League. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Aizawl TRAU share spoils 10-man Rajasthan prevail over Churchill Brothers". theweek.in. The Week. Press Trust of India. 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
External links edit
- Gerson Vieira at Soccerway
- Gerson Vieira at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
