Gatão Explained

Gatão
Fullname:Vicente Naval Filho
Birth Date:10 May 1928
Birth Place:Piracicaba, Brazil
Death Place:Piracicaba, Brazil
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:EC Vera Cruz (Piracicaba)
Years1:1945–1952
Caps1:423
Goals1:212
Years2:1952–1955
Caps2:73
Goals2:18
Years3:1955
Pcupdate:16 January 2024

Vicente Naval Filho (10 May 1928 – 2 March 1995), better known by the nickname Gatão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A standout in amateur football in Piracicaba, Vicente received the nickname Gatão due to his father's warehouse, which was close to the old stadium on Rua Moraes Barros. He played most of his career for XV, where he participated in the conquests of the second division in 1947 and 1948, in addition to Corinthians, being part of the state champion squad and the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in the early 50s.[1] Having problems maintaining his physical shape, he ended his career after a quick spell at Ponte Preta.[2] [3]

Personal life

Vicente is father of the also footballer José Fernando Naval, better known as Gatãozinho.

Honours

XV de Piracicaba

1947, 1948

1949

Corinthians

1952, 1954

1953, 1954

1954

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gatão, ex-jogador do Corinthians . Meu Timão . 16 January 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Gatão… talvez o ar de Piracicaba fosse mesmo diferente . Tardes de Pacaembu . 4 January 2014 . 16 January 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Que fim levou? Gatão (Ex-centroavante do XV de Piracicaba e Corinthians) . Terceiro Tempo . 16 January 2024 . pt.