Gerson Vieira
{{short description|Brazilian footballer (born 1992)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Gérson Vieira
| image =
| fullname = Gérson Fraga Vieira
| height = 1.80 m
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|10|4}}
| birth_place = Porto Alegre, Brazil
| currentclub = Tai Po
| clubnumber = 12
| position = Defensive midfielder
Centre back
| youthyears1 = 2000–2013
| youthclubs1 = Grêmio
| years1 = 2012–2016
| clubs1 = Grêmio
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2012
| clubs2 = → Oeste (loan)
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2014
| clubs3 = → Red Bull Brasil (loan)
| caps3 = 0
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2014–2015
| clubs4 = → Atenas (loan)
| caps4 = 26
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2015–2016
| clubs5 = → Red Bull Brasil (loan)
| caps5 = 8
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2016
| clubs6 = Mumbai City
| caps6 = 14
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2017
| clubs7 = Atlético Tubarão
| caps7 = 14
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2017–2018
| clubs8 = Mumbai City
| caps8 = 17
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2018
| clubs9 = Renofa Yamaguchi
| caps9 = 4
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2018–2019
| clubs10 = ATK
| caps10 = 18
| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2019–2022
| clubs11 = Simba
| caps11 =
| goals11 =
| years12 = 2022
| clubs12 = Aimoré
| caps12 = 9
| goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2022–2023
| clubs13 = TRAU
| caps13 = 20
| goals13 = 3
| years14 = 2023–
| clubs14 = Tai Po
| caps14 = 3
| goals14 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2007
| nationalteam1 = Brazil U15
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2009
| nationalteam2 = Brazil U17
| nationalcaps2 = 14
| nationalgoals2 = 3
| manageryears1 = 2024–
| managerclubs1 = Tai Po (assistant coach)
| club-update = 1 September 2023
}}
{{Portuguese name|Fraga|Vieira}}
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. He is also the assistant coach of the club.
Club career
Born in Porto Alegre, Gérson Vieira joined the youth academy of Grêmio at the age of eight.{{cite web|title=Jovens zagueiros do Grêmio miram vaga na Libertadores e valorizam futuro no clube |trans-title = Grêmio youth defenders look to the Libertadores and value future in the club|url=http://m.esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2013/01/08/jovens-zagueiros-do-gremio-miram-vaga-na-libertadores-e-valorizam-futuro-no-clube.htm|publisher=UOL|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=8 January 2013}} On 17 January 2012, he was loaned out to Oeste for the Paulista championship.{{cite web|title=Grêmio empresta zagueiro Gerson, revelação da base, ao Oeste-SP | trans-title = Grêmio lends center back Gerson, revelation of the base, to Oeste-SP|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2012/01/17/gremio-empresta-zagueiro-gerson-revelacao-da-base-ao-oeste-sp.htm|publisher=UOL|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=17 January 2012}} On 8 January 2013, during the preseason, he was promoted to the senior team.{{cite news|title=Garotos disputam espaço no sistema defensivo do Grêmio|trans-title=Boys compete for space in Grêmio's defensive system|url=http://www.correiodopovo.com.br/impressao.Aspx?Noticia=483416|access-date=13 May 2018|work=Correio do Povo|date=8 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823024708/http://www.correiodopovo.com.br/impressao.Aspx?Noticia=483416|archive-date=23 August 2016|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|title=Pouco aproveitados, Gerson e Misael são liberados para buscar novo clube | trans-title= Little used, Gerson and Misael are released to seek new club|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/rs/futebol/times/gremio/noticia/2013/06/pouco-aproveitados-gremio-libera-gerson-e-misael-buscar-novo-clube.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=27 June 2013}}
On 13 December 2013, Gérson Vieira was loaned out to Red Bull Brasil, for the 2014 Paulista A2.{{cite web|title=Paulista A2: Red Bull contrata zagueiro campeão mundial e mais três | trans-title = Paulista A2: Red Bull hires world champion and three more|url=https://www.futebolinterior.com.br/futebol/Red-Bull-SP/noticias/2013-12/Paulista-A2:-Red-Bull-contrata-Fabiano-Eller-e-mais-tres|publisher=Futebol Interior|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=13 December 2013}} On 20 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory against Rio Branco.{{cite web|title=Gerson|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/gerson-fraga-vieira/102649/|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=13 May 2018}} On 28 July 2014, he moved abroad and joined Uruguyan club Atenas on a loan deal.{{cite web|title=Atenas: Arias sumó al brasileño Gerson Fraga | trans-title = Atenas: Arias added the Brazilian Gerson Fraga|url=http://www.tenfield.com.uy/atenas-arias-sumo-al-brasileno-gerson-fraga/|publisher=Tenfield|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=28 July 2014}} Gerson joined Red Bull Brasil, again on loan on 10 July 2015.{{cite web|title=Série D: Red Bull contrata zagueiro Gerson que estava no Uruguai | trans-title = Red Bull hire defender Gerson who was in Uruguay|url=https://www.futebolinterior.com.br/futebol/Red-Bull-SP/noticias/2015-07/Red-Bull-contrata-zagueiro-Gerson-que-estava-no-Uruguai-para-a-Serie-D|publisher=Futebol Interior|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=10 July 2015}}
Gérson Vieira switched clubs and countries and joined Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City on 28 June 2016. He went on to score for the franchise in a 3–2 semifinal defeat against ATK.{{cite web|title=ATK pip Mumbai City FC 3-2 in semi first leg|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/news/sports/atk-pip-mumbai-city-fc-3-2-in-semi-first-leg.html|publisher=The Week|access-date=13 May 2018|date=10 December 2016|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702150652/https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/news/sports/atk-pip-mumbai-city-fc-3-2-in-semi-first-leg.html|url-status=dead}} After the season ended, he returned to his native country and joined Atlético Tubarão in January 2017.{{cite web|title=Direção anuncia mais duas contratações: o zagueiro Gérson e o meia uruguaio Ferrón | trans-title = Direction announces two more signings: the defender Gérson and the Uruguayan half Ferrón|url=https://www.catubarao.com.br/single-post/2017/01/17/Dire%C3%A7%C3%A3o-anuncia-mais-duas-contrata%C3%A7%C3%B5es-o-zagueiro-G%C3%A9rson-e-o-meia-uruguaio-Ferr%C3%B3n|publisher=CA Tubarão|access-date=13 May 2018|language=pt|date=17 January 2017}} On 28 July, Mumbai City announced that they had retained Gerson for the 2017–18 season.{{cite web|title=Mumbai City FC announce the retention of defender Gerson Vieira|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2017/mumbai-city-fc-gerson-vieira/|publisher=Football Counter|access-date=13 May 2018|date=28 July 2017}} 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.{{cite web|title=ISL 2017-18: Gerson Vieira of Mumbai City FC leaves for Japanese side Renofa Yamaguchi|url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/14359-isl-2017-18-gerson-vieira-of-mumbai-city-fc-leaves-for-japanese-side-renofa-yamaguchi|publisher=The Fan Garage|access-date=13 May 2018|date=20 March 2018}}
On 30 July 2018, Gérson Vieira returned to India and joined ATK.{{cite web |title=Indian Super League: Brazilian defender Gerson Vieira moves from Mumbai City to ATK |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/indian-super-league-brazilian-defender-gerson-vieira-moves-from-mumbai-city-to-atk-4853281.html |publisher=First Post |access-date=30 July 2018 |date=30 July 2018}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/indian-super-league/gerson-vieira-strikes-late-in-atks-1-0-win-over-fc-pune-city-5440713/|title=Gerson Vieira strikes late in ATK's 1-0 win over FC Pune City|date=2018-11-10|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en-US}}
On 25 June 2019, Gérson Vieira joined Simba Sports Club which plays in the Tanzanian Premier League as well as the CAF Champions League.{{Cite web |date=2019-06-26 |title=Simba SC's signing spree continues with the capture of Brazilian Fraga Vieira {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/simba-scs-signing-spree-continues-with-the-capture-of-brazilian-fraga-vieira/l82fa1wz7wze1kv6pmaugv8s7 |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=www.goal.com |language=en}}
In 2022, Gérson Vieira 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.{{cite web|first=AIFF|last=Media Team|title=Aizawl, TRAU share spoils|url=https://i-league.org/aizawl-trau-share-spoils/|date=15 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|website=i-league.org|publisher=Hero I-League|location=Aizawl, Mizoram|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115162525/https://i-league.org/aizawl-trau-share-spoils/|archive-date=15 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/sports/2022/11/15/spd20-spo-foot-ld-ileague.html|title=Aizawl TRAU share spoils 10-man Rajasthan prevail over Churchill Brothers|publisher=The Week|website=theweek.in|agency=Press Trust of India|date=15 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119074346/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/sports/2022/11/15/spd20-spo-foot-ld-ileague.html|archive-date=19 November 2022}}
On 1 September 2023, Gérson Vieira joined Hong Kong Premier League club Tai Po.[https://orientaldaily.on.cc/content/%E9%AB%94%E8%82%B2/odn-20230902-0902_00286_013/%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%94%E7%B0%BD%E5%B7%B4%E8%A5%BF%E5%85%B5%E8%AC%9D%E8%87%A3%E5%8D%A1%E6%9C%97 大埔簽巴西兵謝臣卡朗] on.cc 2 September 2023
International career
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. 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.{{cite web|title=ISL 2016: Mumbai City FC bolster squad by signing Krisztian Vadocz, Gerson Vieira|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2016-mumbai-city-fc-bolster-squad-by-signing-krisztian-vadocz-gerson-vieira-2861448.html|publisher=First Post|access-date=13 May 2018|date=28 June 2016}}
Career statistics
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{{updated|match played on 21 October 2018}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="1"|Grêmio
|2013 |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4{{efn|Appearances in Campeonato Gaucho|name=CG}} | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| rowspan="1"|Oeste (loan)
|2012 |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in Campeonato Paulista|name=CP}} | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| rowspan="1"|Red Bull Brasil (loan)
|2014 |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8{{efn|Appearances in Campeonato Paulista|name=CP}} | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
| Atenas (loan)
|26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 1 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Red Bull Brasil (loan)
|2015 |Série D |8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2016
|Série D |0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in Campeonato Paulista|name=CP}} | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Mumbai City
|2016 |14 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 1 | |||
| Atlético Tubarão
|2017 |colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | ||
| Mumbai City
|Indian Super League |17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 0 | ||
| Renofa Yamaguchi
|2018 |4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||
| ATK
|Indian Super League |4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!73 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 104 | 4 |
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References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|gerson-fraga-vieira/102649}}
- {{J.League player}}
{{Tai Po FC squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Vieira, Gerson}}
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Category:Men's association football central defenders
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Category:Uruguayan Primera División players
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Category:Indian Super League players
Category:Hong Kong Premier League players
Category:Atenas de San Carlos players
Category:Oeste Futebol Clube players
Category:Red Bull Bragantino II players
Category:Mumbai City FC players
Category:Renofa Yamaguchi FC players
Category:ATK (football club) players
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Uruguay
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in India
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Japan
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Hong Kong
Category:Footballers from Porto Alegre