José Gildásio Pereira de Matos (born November 3, 1966), commonly known by the nickname Gil Baiano, is a retired professional association football right back, who played for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs, and for the Brazil national team.
Born in Tucano, Bahia, Gil Baiano started playing professionally in 1987, defending Campinas' club Guarani.
[2] In 1988, he was transferred to Bragantino, of Bragança Paulista, winning the Campeonato Paulista in 1990, and playing 62 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A games[3] during his spell at the club.
[2] Gil Baiano played seven games defending the Brazil national team, without scoring a goal.
[5] He played his last game for Brazil on March 26, 1991, against Argentina.