Gérson dos Santos (14 July 1922 – 5 June 2002), was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a midfielder.

Gérson dos Santos began his career at Pitangui FC in Belo Horizonte. As a professional, he arrived at Palestra Itália (currently Cruzeiro EC) in 1942, where as a youth player, he was part of the three-time state champion squad in 1943–45. Still, in 1945, he was transferred to Botafogo, where he marked his time by making 371 appearances and becoming the state champion in 1948.^[1] Gérson formed the defensive system called the "maginot line" at Botafogo, alongside Oswaldo Baliza and Nilton Santos. He still returned to Cruzeiro, where he ended his career as a player.^[2][3]

For the Brazil national team, dos Santos was part of the winning squad of the 1952 Panamerican Championship, playing one match in the campaign.^[4] In 1954 he was called up again, participating in two matches for the 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification.^[5]

As a coach, Gérson dos Santos began his career immediately after retiring in 1957 at Cruzeiro. He also had spells at Atlético Mineiro, Vila Nova and Remo.^[2]

Cruzeiro

• Campeonato Mineiro: 1943, 1944, 1945

Botafogo

• Campeonato Carioca: 1948

Brazil

• Panamerican Championship: 1952