Gilberto Aparecido da Silva, commonly known as Gilberto Silva, is a Brazilian football (soccer) player. He has played most of his club football for the English club Arsenal, as a defensive midfielder. Gilberto was raised in a poor family and as a child he balanced playing football with various labour jobs. He began his football career in 1997 with América Mineiro, where good form earned him a move to Atlético Mineiro in 2000.

José Mendonça dos Santos, simply known as Dequinha, was a Brazilian footballer. The midfielder started his career in 1946 at Atlético de Mossoró. He played yet for Potiguar de Mossoró, ABC-RN (where he won the 1947 Rio Grande do Norte State Championship), and América-RN until 1950 when he signed with Flamengo. Dequinha was a key player during Flamengo's 1953-54-55 Rio State Championships campaigns.

Marcos Antônio Malachias Junior or simply Marquinhos is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for CSKA Sofia. Marquinhos is an attacking central midfielder - playmaker. He signed with PFC Belasitsa in june 2005. Marcos started your career in little Brazilian club FC Guasuano. Between 2003 and 2005 played in América Mineiro. From Belasitsa Petrich to CSKA Sofia for 150 000 Euros

Paulo Roberto Rocha usually known as Paulinho or Paulinho Criciúma (born on August 30, 1961 in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil) is a former football (soccer) player and a football manager. During his football career, he played as a center-forward. He defended Criciúma, where he started his career, between 1976 and 1982, América (SP) in 1983, Bangu in 1984, POSCO of South Korea in 1985 and 1986, then returned to Bangu in 1987, …

Doriva, full name Dorival Guidoni Júnior (born May 28, 1972 in Nhandeara, São Paulo) is a Brazilian football midfielder, who is currently playing for América-SP in the Brazilian league, after a spell playing for Middlesbrough. Prior to joining to Middlesbrough, Doriva played for São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Porto, Sampdoria, and Celta Vigo. He was part of the Brazil squad at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Álvaro Santos, sometimes known as Álvaro and Alvaro Dos Santos, is a Brazilian football forward playing for FC Sochaux. Santos began his career at Brazilian side América Mineiro FC in 2000, before moving to Swedish Helsingborgs IF for a two season stint. His impressive goal record drew the attention of regular Danish champion FC København. His three years in Copenhagen were a success, …

Paulo Silas do Prado Pereira, best known as "Silas" is a former Brazilian football (soccer) player. During his playing career from 1985 to 2003 he played in Brazil, Portugal, Uruguay, Argentina, Japan and Italy at São Paulo, Sport Club Internacional, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Paranaense, Rio Branco (SP), Ituano, América (MG), Portuguesa, Internacional de Limeira, Sporting Lisbon, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Central Montevideo, Kashiwa Reysol, …

Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, usually known as Fred, is a football (soccer) player from Brazil. He currently plays for Major League Soccer team D.C. United after signing from Melbourne Victory in the A-League. He had previously played at Brazilian clubs América-MG, Guarani and Tupi FC. Despite a controversial three-game suspension for an alleged elbow, Fred was one of the standouts of the 2006-07 A-League season.

Wanderson de Paula Sabino, commonly known as Somália, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Associação Desportiva São Caetano as a striker. He was the leading goalscorer in the 2007 Campeonato Paulista. His former clubs are Al Kuwait Kaifan, Al-Hilal, América, NK Publikum, Feyenoord Rotterdam and Excelsior Rotterdam.

Reinaldo Elias da Costa, usually nicknamed Reinaldo Mineiro in Brazil (born on June 13, 1984 in Itaberí, Minas Gerais) is a Brazilian left-footed football (soccer) player who plays as a center forward. He currently plays for the Queensland Roar in the A-League competition. Before playing for Queensland Roar, he played for two Brazilian clubs: América Mineiro and Corinthians Alagoano. He has also trialed at Dutch side Feyenoord.

Adílio de Oliveira Gonçalves, usually known simply as Adílio is a former Brazilian football player. He was a talented midfielder, who played for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo between 1975 and 1987, during the most glorious era of the Gávea's club. During that time, he won almost every competition he disputed: the Rio State Championship in 1978, 1979, 1982 and 1986; the Brazilian National Championship in 1980, 1982, …

Afonso Celso Garcia Reis, best known as "Afonsinho" was a Brazilian footballer. Started career in 1962 for XV de Jaú, and in 1965 for Botafogo. He was played by Olaria, Santos, América Mineiro, Madureira and Fluminense.

Jadir Ambrósio, was a Brazilian musician. He took a course on piano, singing, and chorus at the Conservatório Mineiro de Música in Belo Horizonte. It was the Conservatory the place chosen for the musician to distill his emotion. Where in 1965, at 43 years old, he composed the lyrics and music to the “Hino ao Campeão Cruzeiro Esporte Clube”, for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, of Minas Gerais, the team of his heart, and one of the most popular Brazilian football team.

Júlio Sérgio Bertagnoli is a Brazilian football (soccer) player. Plays goalkeeper role for A.S. Roma of Serie A. He also hold Italian passport. He was introduced by former teamate Doni.

Nilo Murtinho Braga, best known as "Nilo" was a Brazilian footballer in forward striker role. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. In career (1918-1937) was played for América-RN, Botafogo and Fluminense. He won six Rio de Janeiro State Tornament, four consecutives (1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935) and for three time winning top goalscorer in 1924, 1927 and 1933. For Brazilian team he was participated at 1930 FIFA World Cup, …

Sebastião Miranda da Silva, usually called "Mirandinha" is a former Brazilian footballer who was included in the 1974 FIFA World Cup squad of the Brazil national football team. He played for São Paulo.

Carlos Henrique de Oliveira or simply Carlinhos is a central-defender player from Brazil. He currently plays at São Paulo Futebol Clube after recently siging his first professional contract on the August 16, 2006 with a minimum fee release clause of already £3 million. Made his professional debut on August 6, 2006 against Botafogo in a 1-1 draw, after a swift rise through the Under-20 team. He was loaned to América-SP for three months in early 2007.

Hermínio Américo de Brito, best known as "Britto" was a Brazilian football (soccer) player in midfielder role. In career (1933-1942) he played for Corinthians, América Mineiro, Flamengo and Vasco da Gama. For Brazil national football team participated at 1938 FIFA World Cup and played two matches in this tournament.

Jorge Luis da Silva Brum, best known as "Pinga" was a former Brazilian footballer in central-lateral defender role. In career (1984-2000) played with Sport Club Internacional, Ituano, Corinthians, Rio Branco, Londrina, América (SP), Fortaleza, Paysandu and Serrano. He won three Campeonato Rio Grande do Sul (1984, 1991, 1992), two Brazilian Cup (1992, 1995) and one São Paulo State Championship.

Eduardo Santos Du Bala is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays as a forward for PFC Belasitsa.Du Bala is a very fast striker.He signed with PFC Belasitsa in june 2005. Eduardo started your career in little brazilian club Inter from brazilian town Delimeira.Between 2003 and 2005 played in Bangu AC.