He is widely known as "the brain" behind the Brazil Football Team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico! Gerson #5 Brazil National Team Shirt for Copa Pele 1987 played at Brazil.

*Provenance: Argentina National Team Player*

Gérson, is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a midfielder. He won numerous national trophies with the club sides of Flamengo, Botafogo, São Paulo and Fluminense. He is widely known as "the brain" behind the Brazil Football Team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Gérson is considered one of the best passers in World Cup history. Although he didn't play well in 1966, he was the mastermind behind the whole Brazil national team in the 1970 tournament. He is regarded as the best passer and midfielder in that edition of that World Cup, in that Brazilian squad, and the second best player in the 4–1 victory against Italy in the final, after Pelé himself. Overall, he played 70 times for Brazil, scoring 14 goals for his country, including one in that 1970 World Cup final.

Individual:
FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 1970
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1970
World XI: 1971
World Soccer: The 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame

Shirt details:

Topper trademark. Made in Brazil. Size 10 (Large) All details stamped-painted on the shirt (See pics!!)