Villa Nova was the first club of Minas Gerais to have players called up to the Brazilian national football team.

Villa Nova's stadium is Estádio Castor Cifuentes, built in 1989, with a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.

In 2009 season he left for Villa Nova, as the backup keeper for Macaé.

He currently plays for Villa Nova.

Gil played for several clubs, starting his career with Villa Nova in 1970, playing for Comercial from 1974 to 1977.

In September 2007, he left for Monza from Villa Nova.

While serving at the college he was also pastor of St. Patrick's parish in Villa Nova.

In 1139 William possessed several censives in the suburb of Villa Nova.

The stadium is named after a former president of Villa Nova.

He currently plays for Villa Nova on loan from Cruzeiro until April 2008.