Alex Mansfield Gibbs (born 25 January 1984) is an Italian former footballer who played as a striker.
Early life
Gibbs was born in 1984 in Desio, Italy to a South African family.[1] He is the brother of Italian footballer Dion Gibbs.[2]
Career
Gibbs started his career with Italian side Monza. In 2002, he signed for Italian Serie A side Parma. In 2004, he signed for Italian side Meda. In 2005, he signed for Italian side Pro Patria. In 2007, he signed for Italian side Gubbio. In 2008, he signed for Italian side Juvenes. After that, he signed for Italian side Fermana. In 2014, he signed for Italian side San Donato Tavarnelle. He helped the club achieve promotion.[3]
Style of play
Gibbs mainly operated as a striker. He received comparisons to Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic.[4]
Personal life
He has undergone heart surgery.[5]
References
- ^ "Umbria - Segna ben otto reti in una partita". Notiziario del Calcio.
- ^ "Un bomber sogna il grande ritorno no al Parma ma il Monza". monza-news.it.
- ^ "SCARPA D'ORO DEL CORRIERE Gibbs vs Costanzo: è sfida all'ultimo gol!". Corriere dell'Umbria.
- ^ "L'Ibrahimovic gialloblu". ilquotidiano.it.
- ^ "Il personaggio: "ora sono pronto ad allenare". Alex Gibbs, gara vinta in sala operatoria". lanazione.it.