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| Gabriel Jesus | |
|---|---|
| Name | Gabriel Jesus |
| Caption | Gabriel Jesus playing for Brazil in 2019 |
| Birth date | 1997-04-03 |
| Birth place | Jardim Peri, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Forward |
| Current club | Arsenal |
| Youth clubs | Futsal at amateur clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Juventude, Palmeiras |
| Senior clubs | Palmeiras, Manchester City, Arsenal |
| National team | Brazil |
Gabriel Jesus is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Arsenal and the Brazil national team. Renowned for his work rate, technical ability, and link-up play, he emerged from the youth system of Palmeiras before transferring to Manchester City and later to Arsenal. He has represented Brazil at multiple major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup, the Copa América, and the Olympic Games.
Born in Jardim Peri, a district of São Paulo, he grew up in a low-income family and began playing futsal for local sides linked to neighborhoods like Perus and Freguesia do Ó. His early coaches included figures from the São Paulo youth circuit and scouts from Palmeiras and Corinthians. He joined the Palmeiras youth academy, progressing through competitions such as the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior and youth fixtures against clubs like Santos FC, São Paulo FC, and Cruzeiro. During his youth career he attracted attention from national youth selectors at Confederação Brasileira de Futebol youth camps and featured in tournaments organized by state federations in São Paulo state.
He made his senior debut for Palmeiras in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A under coach Oswaldo de Oliveira and later Cuca. With Palmeiras he won domestic honours including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title and other regional trophies contested by clubs such as Flamengo, Grêmio, and Internacional. In 2017 he completed a high-profile transfer to Manchester City managed by Pep Guardiola. At City he competed in the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and UEFA Champions League, contributing to multiple Premier League titles alongside teammates like Sergio Agüero, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Ilkay Gündogan. He scored notable goals at stadiums such as Etihad Stadium and in matches against clubs including Liverpool F.C., Manchester United, Chelsea F.C., and Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. In 2022 he transferred to Arsenal, linking up with manager Mikel Arteta and players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli. At Arsenal he featured in Premier League title challenges, domestic cup ties including the FA Cup and European competitions such as the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League.
He represented Brazil at youth level, winning gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro under coach Rogério Micale alongside teammates such as Neymar Jr., Marquinhos, and Paulo Dybala (note: Dybala is Argentine). He made his senior Brazil debut under manager Tite and scored in early internationals against CONMEBOL opponents including Ecuador and Colombia. He played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, contributing in qualifying campaigns for CONMEBOL World Cup qualification matches and continental tournaments such as the Copa América where Brazil faced Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru. He also featured in international friendlies staged at venues like the Maracanã Stadium and the Wembley Stadium.
He is described by analysts from outlets such as BBC Sport, The Guardian, ESPN, and Sky Sports as a versatile forward capable of playing as a central striker, second striker, or on the wing. Tactical commentators compare his pressing intensity to forwards used in the systems of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, while statisticians from Opta Sports and Statista highlight metrics such as expected goals and pressing actions. Pundits have juxtaposed his movement to players like Roberto Firmino and his finishing to forwards such as Sergio Agüero in various match reports published by The Telegraph and The Independent.
He is a practicing Christian and has cited faith and family support from his parents and siblings during interviews with TV Globo and Sky Sports. He has been involved with charitable initiatives and community projects in São Paulo and registered philanthropic efforts referenced by Brazilian media such as Folha de S.Paulo and O Globo. His commercial partnerships have included sports brands and sponsorship deals highlighted in profiles by Forbes and ESPN Brasil. He has shared stages with other Brazilian football personalities such as Neymar Jr. at national team events and worked with club representatives from Manchester City Football Club Limited and Arsenal Holdings plc.
Club - Appearances and goals for Palmeiras, Manchester City, and Arsenal across competitions including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and UEFA Champions League are tracked by databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerbase, and Soccerway. International - Senior caps and goals for Brazil in tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, Copa América, and Olympic Games appear in records maintained by FIFA and the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol.
Club - Titles with Palmeiras in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. - Multiple Premier League titles, FA Cup finals, and EFL Cup victories with Manchester City. - Competitive milestones with Arsenal in Premier League and European campaigns.
International - Gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics with Brazil. - Participation in FIFA World Cup tournaments and Copa América competitions.
Individual - Awards and nominations recorded by organizations such as FIFA, CONMEBOL, and national press outlets including L'Équipe and Marca.
Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Brazilian footballers Category:Brazil international footballers Category:Arsenal F.C. players Category:Manchester City F.C. players