Carlos Silva aka Gil plays at the position of central defender for Corinthians. He was born on 12 June 1987 in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.
The player began his youth career playing for Americano Futebol Clube where he successfully featured for the club’s youth team until he was promoted to Americano senior team. In 2004 he agreed to a professional 4-year contract with Americano. Over a period of four years Carlos periodically played in the starting lineup. Though Silva was not an integral part of the squad he often appeared on the pitch as a substitute. In four years spent in the club the player netted 5 goals in 93 matches.
From 2008 till 2009 the defender represented Atlético Goianiense. During the season he was one of the major team members appearing in 29 matches and scoring 1 goal.
Silva’s excelling performance caught the eye of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube from the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The club was strongly interested in the purchase of the player so the contract was signed without delay and in the summer of 2009 Carlos officially joined Cruzeiro. From 2009 till 2011 he made 57 total appearances and netted 1 goal.
In 2011 Valenciennes set their sights on a Brazilian defender in order to strengthen the defensive line. The player was in the purchase list of Valenciennes and in the summer of 2011 he officially joined the club. After a year and a half Gil moved back to his motherland and joined Corinthians.
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