As a wealth of new players have joined the Chicago Fire Soccer Club over the last 12 months, they've carried with them a diverse set of career and life experiences that shaped them into the men and athletes they are today. A few of these personal histories are represented in their tattoos and body art, reflecting their individual values, relationships, passions, triumphs and more.
Fire Ink. is a new series that looks to better acquaint Chicago Fire supporters with the paths the Men In Red have traveled in their lives and careers and explore what motivates them on and off the pitch.
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Scroll below for a look at Brazilian forward Gilberto and keep an eye out for more players to step into the Fire Ink. spotlight.