Gélson Baresi

Gélson Tardivo Gonçalves Júnior (born 11 May 1974), better known as Gélson Baresi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career
Formed in Flamengo's youth categories, in his first year as a professional he participated in winning the Brazilian title in 1992. For the Brazil under-20 team, he was South American and World champion in the category. He transferred to Cruzeiro in 1995 where he won most of the titles of his career, especially the 1996 Copa do Brasil and 1997 Copa Libertadores. Gélson adopted Baresi as a nickname in honor of defender Franco Baresi.

Gélson also played once time for the Brazil national main team, 29 March 1995, against Honduras.

Honours

 * Flamengo
 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1992
 * Taça Guanabara: 1995


 * Cruzeiro
 * Copa Libertadores: 1997
 * Copa de Oro: 1995
 * Copa Master de Supercopa: 1995
 * Copa do Brasil: 1996
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 1996, 1997


 * Coritiba
 * Campeonato Paranaense: 2003


 * Brazil U20
 * FIFA U-20 World Cup: 1993
 * South American U-20 Championship: 1992