Nome: Wilson Roberto Gottardo

Nickname: ''Xerifão"



Country: Brazil
Club: Botafogo | Flamengo | Maritimo | Botafogo
Position: *CB , SB , DMF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 27-32 years (23/05/1963)

Height: 183 cm
Weight: 78 kg

Attack: 68
Defence: 85
Balance: 86
Stamina: 79
Top Speed: 76
Acceleration: 77
Response: 90
Agility: 76
Dribble Accuracy: 76
Dribble Speed: 74
Short Pass Accuracy: 78
Short Pass Speed: 75
Long Pass Accuracy: 76
Long Pass Speed: 74
Shot Accuracy: 63
Shot Power: 79
Shot Technique: 64
Free Kick Accuracy: 60
Curling: 62
Header: 84
Jump: 83
Technique: 82
Aggression: 72
Mentality: 85
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 80

Injury Tolerance: A
Condition/Fitness: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot frequency: 6
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Standard

CARDS:
P01 - Overlapping Run
S07 - Man Marking
S08 - Slide Tackle
S10 - DF Leader

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Marking - Sliding - D-Line Control

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defense Minded

INFO: Wilson Gottardo's playing style was that of a "roots", "sheriff" and very technical defender, known for his skill, strong pressing, impeccable positioning, reading the game and good time on the ball, acting both as a central defender and on the flanks, with the ability to be a leader and an example of professionalism on the field, trustworthy and respected by teammates and opponents, remembered for his tactical intelligence and for being a complete and "tough" defender in a good way.
Main features:
Complete Defender: He played as a defender (his preferred position, mainly as a fourth defender or central defender) and also as a right-back, carrying out overlaps and supporting the attack.
Intelligence and Reading of the Game: He had an "absurd" reading of the game, knew how to position himself and was very intelligent tactically, characteristics that made him a leader.
Race and Leadership: Known as "Sherifon", he commanded respect, was fierce, courageous, with great disposition and functioned as captain and voice of command.
Technique and Simplicity: Despite his toughness, he had technique, category and a refined style, with great rapport and communication with the defense duo, as with Mauro Galvão.
Professionalism: He was an example of professionalism, with a respected voice and influence on and off the field, something rare for the time.
Pact: He even had conversations with opposing attackers to control violence in the game, a common practice at the time, showing his game intelligence and adaptability.
In short, Gottardo was a complete, intelligent and leader defender, who combined strength, technique and tactical vision, being one of the great Brazilian football defenders of his generation.

https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Gottardo
http://mundobotafogo.blogspot.com/2025/ ... -1995.html
https://flaestatistica.com.br/jogadores ... e_vignette

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJMw3y2SVqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhnNXUF0GR8
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