Gremio lost one of its greatest icons, Tarciso, who passed away on December 5, 2018, at the age of 67. Tarciso was one of the greatest strikers in Gremio's history, with a career full of success at the club.

Who was Tarciso?

Tarciso was born in São Geraldo on September 15, 1951, and started his career at América do Rio.

Titles and achievements

He won several titles with Gremio, including the Campeão Gaúcho in 1977, 79, 80, 85, and 86, the Brasileiro in 1981, the Libertadores da América in 1983, and the Mundial Interclubes in 1983.

TitleYear
Campeão Gaúcho1977, 79, 80, 85, 86
Brasileiro1981
Libertadores da América1983
Mundial Interclubes1983

Legacy

Tarciso was also a politician and was elected as a councilor in Porto Alegre in 2008. He is remembered for his contribution to football and his dedication to Gremio.

Currently, Gremio is in 9th place in Serie A, with 49 points, and their next game will be against Sao Paulo on August 9, 2026.