Gilson Manuel Silva Alves: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves: profile

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves (born 18 March 1987 in Fogo, Cape Verde) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a forward.

Alves made the step into senior football with Batuque FC in 2004. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at En Avant de Guingamp (2008–2009), where he made 39 appearances and scored 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 37 goals.

At international level, Alves represented Cape Verde (2007–present), earning 8 caps and scoring 6 goals.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 20)
Countries played in: 4: Cape Verde, Tunisia, France and Spain
Club goals per game: 0.45 (37 in 82)
Latest move: Étoile Sportive du Sahel (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Ferjani Sassi, Mantorras and Bennett Mnguni (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2005	Batuque FC	Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde	–	–
2005	Botafogo	Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde	–	–
2005–2008	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2005–2010	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2008–2009	En Avant de Guingamp	Ligue 2	39	17
2009–2010	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
2010–2011	AD Ceuta	Tercera División	23	11
2012–2013	US Monastir	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	20	9
2013	Olympique du Kef	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 3	–	–
2014–	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
	Total		82	37

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–	Cape Verde	Senior	–	–
2008	Cape Verde	Senior	8	6

Frequently asked questions

How old is Gilson Manuel Silva Alves?

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves was born on 18 March 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Where was Gilson Manuel Silva Alves born?

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves was born in Fogo, Cape Verde.

Which national team does Gilson Manuel Silva Alves play for?

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves played international football for Cape Verde. He has 8 caps and 6 goals on record.

Which clubs has Gilson Manuel Silva Alves played for?

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves's recorded clubs are Batuque FC, Botafogo, Étoile Sportive du Sahel, En Avant de Guingamp, AD Ceuta, US Monastir and Olympique du Kef.

What position does Gilson Manuel Silva Alves play?

Gilson Manuel Silva Alves played as a forward.