Gylmar dos Santos Neves
Brazilian footballer
Died when: 83 years 3 days (996 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Gylmar dos Santos Neves (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒiwˈmaɾ duˈsɐ̃tus ˈnɛvis]; 22 August 1930 – 25 August 2013), known simply as Gilmar, was a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper for Corinthians and Santos and was a member of the Brazil national team in three World Cups.
He was elected the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th century and one of the best in the world by the IFFHS.
He is remembered for his sober style on the pitch and his peaceful personality.Alex Bellos says in his book Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life that Gilmar is named after his parents, Gilberto and Maria.
Gilmar was the starting goalkeeper for Pelé's Santos and Brazilian national teams of the 1960s.In 1998, he was awarded the FIFA Order of Merit.
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