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Gilberto (footballer, born 1976)

Gilberto da Silva Melo, Brazilian footballer

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Born
April 25, 1976
Age in 2026
50
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1976

About Gilberto (footballer, born 1976)

Gilberto da Silva Melo, more commonly known as Gilberto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played at left-back for the majority of his career. Gilberto's brothers Nenei and Nélio are also former footballers. Gilberto played his first full Spurs match against Bolton Wanderers at White Hart Lane on 26 April 2008. In 1998 was the first time that Gilberto had training with the national team, after a successful season.

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Gilberto (footballer, born 1976) timeline

  1. In 1998 was the first time that Gilberto had training with the national team, after a successful season.
  2. Gilberto played his first full Spurs match against Bolton Wanderers at White Hart Lane on 26 April 2008.

The world when Gilberto (footballer, born 1976) was born

Gilberto (footballer, born 1976) was born in 1976. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1976

  • #1 song"Silly Love Songs" – Wings
  • Top movieRocky
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookRoots – Alex Haley

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
  • Top headlineAmerica celebrates its 200th birthday
  • Technology milestoneApple Computer founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Defining fadCB radios
  • Notable inventionLaser printer
  • World population4.16 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderGerald Ford
  • Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population218.0M

1976 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Gilberto (footballer, born 1976)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19762026
Gas$0.59$3.45/gal
Average home$48,000$435,000
Average income$14,958$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.13$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population218.0M341 million

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