Thiago Gentil
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Thiago Gentil is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese first division
club C.D. Nacional.
His nickname is "cato" which means "cat", because of a description that a Brazilian sports journalist made for his attacking mentality during gameplay.
He is an attacking all-rounder. It is said that he can cover left wing, as well as more central attacking midfield areas and the field just behind the main striker/s.
left the team in the summer 2008. Under Dušan Bajević
, in 2008, he remained on the bench, while Bajević preferred to put his compatriot Vladan Ivić on the field as the first option on attacking midfielder. Thus, Gentil accustomed to living in "difficult times" and patience plus the fact that his arrival was overshadowed by acquisition of the Brazilian super-star Marcio Amoroso
to Aris Thessaloniki F.C.
.
In his 16 matches of the season 2007/08 (its second half), generally playing as a substitute, he scored 2 goals- where the first one was notable as a last-minute diagonal shot and equalizer against AEK FC in Athens.
From the summer 2008, he not only apparently gained a basic spot in the lineup, but it seemed like he found an absolute chemistry with another 2 superstars of Aris: Sergio Contreras Pardo
"Koke" and Mario Regueiro
. All three have teamed up and formed a magical triangle that did stuffs and marvels, for example, in the summer 2008 friendlies with Werder Bremen and Club Brugge
.
His contract is up in summer 2009.
and Vanderlei Luxemburgo
. However, the first one he considers as his "football father", after Scolari was one who integrated him in Palmeiras by giving him chances to show his rich talent. Under the rules of Muricy he won the Pernambuco state championship for Naútico
in 2001.
". In the summer time of 2006 he signed a 3 year contract with Deportivo Alaves
, of the annual wages at least 800.000 euros. He gave very good appearances in Spain, but the financial problems that faced, in that period, Alaves with their eccentric owner Dimitri Pitterman, forced him to come back to his homeland at the club of Figueirense. There scouted him the persons of Aris and then proposed him a solid contract that soon made him a resident of Thessaloniki.
Alaves and Aris may be the only European clubs in his career account so far, but Gentil also had experiences from other continents. He played in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad (Jeddah), contracted for more than 1 million euros for each year of collaboration. Still, played for Daegu FC
in South Korea. Did not adapt well there, so returned to his homeland again.
Thiago Gentil signed for Nacional in Portugal
during the January transfer window in 2010 on a free transfer.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese first division
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
club C.D. Nacional.
His nickname is "cato" which means "cat", because of a description that a Brazilian sports journalist made for his attacking mentality during gameplay.
Basic characteristics
Thiago Gentil is known as a gifted footballer who strikes with his left foot. He is also known for his special curling; however, he is not renowned so much for ball shooting accuracy. His teammates say that he can pass across the whole pitch with the ball juggling from one foot onto the other without dropping it down.He is an attacking all-rounder. It is said that he can cover left wing, as well as more central attacking midfield areas and the field just behind the main striker/s.
Aris
Gentil "got reborn" and received his chance after Vladimir IvićVladimir Ivic
Vladimir Ivić is a Serbian footballer who plays as a midfielder for PAOK. He is the younger brother of Ilija Ivić, ex Red Star player and sports director....
left the team in the summer 2008. Under Dušan Bajević
Dušan Bajevic
Dušan Bajević is a Bosnian football manager and former Yugoslav international.-Playing career:...
, in 2008, he remained on the bench, while Bajević preferred to put his compatriot Vladan Ivić on the field as the first option on attacking midfielder. Thus, Gentil accustomed to living in "difficult times" and patience plus the fact that his arrival was overshadowed by acquisition of the Brazilian super-star Marcio Amoroso
Márcio Amoroso
Márcio Amoroso dos Santos is a retired Brazilian footballer. He has played his football for several teams in Japan, Italy, Germany, Spain and Greece while representing Brazil at international level.-Club career:...
to Aris Thessaloniki F.C.
Aris Thessaloniki F.C.
Aris Football Club , also known as God of war and the Yellows, is a Greek football club based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Formed in 1914, the club was a founding member of Macedonian Football Clubs Association as well as the Hellenic Football Federation, they currently compete in...
.
In his 16 matches of the season 2007/08 (its second half), generally playing as a substitute, he scored 2 goals- where the first one was notable as a last-minute diagonal shot and equalizer against AEK FC in Athens.
From the summer 2008, he not only apparently gained a basic spot in the lineup, but it seemed like he found an absolute chemistry with another 2 superstars of Aris: Sergio Contreras Pardo
Sergio Contreras Pardo
Sergio Contreras Pardo, commonly known as Koke , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Rayo Vallecano as a striker.-Málaga:...
"Koke" and Mario Regueiro
Mario Regueiro
Mario Ignacio Regueiro Pintos is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for Club Atlético Lanús in Argentina....
. All three have teamed up and formed a magical triangle that did stuffs and marvels, for example, in the summer 2008 friendlies with Werder Bremen and Club Brugge
Club Brugge
Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging is a football club from Bruges in Belgium. It was founded in 1891 and is one of the top clubs in Belgium. Its home ground is the Jan Breydel Stadium, which has a capacity of 29,472....
.
His contract is up in summer 2009.
"Chins of The Shark"
Figuratively, he is capable of faking and trapping a defenseman in front of him, into his "Shark Chins" by a sudden move, leaving the opponent behind. That move is a basis for Gentil's nickname: "The Shark" (in the original Portuguese, tubarão) and he got the nickname for 2 reasons, including the aforementioned "sudden move", with its element of surprise. (The other reason for his nickname is that Gentil's hairdo consisted of raised and gelled hair, in a form that looked like the shape of a shark' s dorsal fin.)"Child" of Scolari
At his first years of career, Thiago Gentil had the occasion to work under 3 of the best Brazilian coaches: Luis Felipe Scolari, Muricy RamalhoMuricy Ramalho
Muricy Ramalho is a Brazilian head coach and former football player. On July 23, 2010 it was reported that he had been offered the post of the coach of the Brazilian national football team, replacing the sacked Dunga. However, Fluminense, his team at the time, refused to release him for the job...
and Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo da Silva , better known as Vanderlei Luxemburgo, is a Brazilian football manager and former football player. He holds the distinction of being the most successful manager in the history of Brazil's Série A, with 5 league titles...
. However, the first one he considers as his "football father", after Scolari was one who integrated him in Palmeiras by giving him chances to show his rich talent. Under the rules of Muricy he won the Pernambuco state championship for Naútico
Clube Náutico Capibaribe
Clube Náutico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico, is a Brazilian sports club, including a professional football team, in Recife, Pernambuco....
in 2001.
European and Asian Experiences
The first European experience was in the Spanish "La LigaLa Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
". In the summer time of 2006 he signed a 3 year contract with Deportivo Alaves
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
, of the annual wages at least 800.000 euros. He gave very good appearances in Spain, but the financial problems that faced, in that period, Alaves with their eccentric owner Dimitri Pitterman, forced him to come back to his homeland at the club of Figueirense. There scouted him the persons of Aris and then proposed him a solid contract that soon made him a resident of Thessaloniki.
Alaves and Aris may be the only European clubs in his career account so far, but Gentil also had experiences from other continents. He played in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad (Jeddah), contracted for more than 1 million euros for each year of collaboration. Still, played for Daegu FC
Daegu FC
Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the...
in South Korea. Did not adapt well there, so returned to his homeland again.
Thiago Gentil signed for Nacional in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
during the January transfer window in 2010 on a free transfer.