Gilson (footballer, born 1973)

Gilson Jesus da Silva, known as Gilson (Macedonian: Жилсон, Žilson; born 12 June 1973, in Brazil) is a naturalised Macedonian retired football player.

Club career
He played for many seasons with FK Pobeda in the Macedonian First League. He also had spells with Kastoria F.C. in Greek Beta Ethniki and KS Besëlidhja Lezhë in Albanian Superliga.

International career
He played one match for the Macedonian national team, coming on as a second-half substitute for Vulnet Emini in a 1–0 victory over Turkey in a friendly match played on 4 June 2006.

Honours

 * Pobeda Prilep
 * Macedonian First League: 2003–04
 * Macedonian Cup: 2001-02

Individual:
 * Macedonian First League best foreign player: 2004