Olímpio Gabriel (7 November 1925 – 17 February 2012), better known by the nickname Bibe, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Bibe
Personal information
Full name Olímpio Gabriel
Date of birth (1925-11-07)7 November 1925
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death 17 February 2012(2012-02-17) (aged 86)
Place of death São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Ypiranga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1950 Ypiranga
1951–1953 São Paulo
1953–1958 Ponte Preta
1959–1960 São Paulo
1961–1963 Ponte Preta
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2023
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Career

Bibe, who began his career at Ypiranga, stood out for his quality in the midfield and made history at São Paulo FC and AA Ponte Preta. At São Paulo he had 153 appearances and scored 38 goals.[1] At Ponte Preta he made 348 appearances and 88 goals.[2]

Death

Bibe passed away at the age of 86 from Alzheimer's disease.[3][4]

References

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