Personal Info
Born: 1941-01-11
Place of Birth: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known For: Acting
Also Known As:
Gérson Canhotinha
Gérson
Biography
Gérson de Oliveira Nunes (born 11 January 1941 in Niterói) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in several Brazilian football clubs, having distinguished passage in Flamengo, Botafogo, São Paulo and Fluminense. Voted the second best player at the 1970 World Cup, he is considered one of the greatest players in football history.
