Flecha (footballer)

Gilberto Alves de Souza (31 December 1946 – 23 February 2022), better known as Flecha, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.

Career
Right winger, Flecha stood out mainly playing for Grêmio, where he made 216 appearances and scored 48 goals. He also had great spells in Coritiba, America-RJ and Guarani.

International career
Flecha was called up to the Brazilian national team in 1976 and 1977, when he played for America-RJ. He disputed five official matches, in addition to an unofficial game against the Federal District team, when he scored a goal.

Death
Flecha passed away on 23 February 2022, in the city of Viamão, at the age of 75.