Gélson Tardivo Gonçalves Júnior (born 11 May 1974), better known as Gélson Baresi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Formed in Flamengo's youth categories, in his first year as a professional he participated in winning the Brazilian title in 1992.
[1] For the Brazil under-20 team, he was South American and World champion in the category.
[2] He transferred to Cruzeiro in 1995 where he won most of the titles of his career, especially the 1996 Copa do Brasil and 1997 Copa Libertadores.
[4] Gélson also played once time for the Brazil national main team, 29 March 1995, against Honduras.