Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus

Jesus lining up for Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Fernando de Jesus[1]
Date of birth (1997-04-03) 3 April 1997[1]
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Palmeiras
Number 33
Youth career
2010–2012 Anhanguera
2013–2015 Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Palmeiras 47 (16)
National team‡
2015– Brazil U20 10 (2)
2015– Brazil U23 11 (5)
2016– Brazil 6 (4)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:01, 2 December 2016 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11:53, 16 November 2016 (UTC)

Gabriel Fernando de Jesus (born 3 April 1997) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras.

Jesus was voted the best newcomer of the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, a year in which he also helped his team win the Copa do Brasil. He will join Premier League club Manchester City in January 2017 for a transfer fee of €32 million.[2]

At international level, he was a starter in both the Brazilian team that came runners-up at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the Gold Medal winners at the 2016 Olympics.[3]

Club career

Early career

Born in São Paulo, Jesus grew up in the neighborhood of Jardim Peri. After initially playing street football, he joined amateur clubs in the region, his last one being Associação Atlética Anhanguera.[4][5]

Palmeiras

On 1 July 2013, Jesus signed a youth contract with Palmeiras.[4] He was also the club's top goalscorer during the year, scoring 54 goals in 48 matches.

In January 2014, after lengthy negotiations, Jesus signed a three-year contract for Inter with an additional two, with his salary to increase from R$ 15,000 to four times as much in the fifth year; the fee to buy him out from his contract increased tenfold to R$ 30 million.[6] However, the deal changed the balance of his economic rights from 75–25% in favour of Palmeiras, to 70–30% in favour of his agents.[7]

Jesus scored 37 goals in 22 games for Palmeiras in the 2014 edition of the state under-17 championship, leading to offers from clubs throughout the country and abroad.[4] He was first included in Palmeiras' squad for a senior match on 27 August 2014, remaining an unused substitute as they lost 0–1 at home to Clube Atlético Mineiro in the first leg of the last 16 of the year's Copa do Brasil. He did not make any senior appearances during the campaign, as his side was seriously threatened with relegation;[8] this decision, took by managers Ricardo Gareca and Dorival Júnior, was widely criticized by the supporters, who demanded a change for the youngster through a petition.[9]

2015

Jesus warming up for Palmeiras in 2015

Jesus made his senior debut on 7 March 2015 in the season's Campeonato Paulista, replacing Leandro Pereira in the 73rd minute of a 1–0 win over CA Bragantino at Allianz Parque.[10] He totalled eight appearances, all off the bench, as the Verdão lost on a penalty shootout in the final against Santos.

Jesus made his first career start on 29 April in the second leg of the second round of the year's cup, a 1–1 draw at Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube (6–2 aggregate). On 9 May, he made his first appearance in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, starting in a 2–2 home draw against Atlético Mineiro on the first day of the season.[11]

Jesus' first professional goal came in the next round of the cup, away to Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense on 15 July, the only goal of the two-legged tie.[12] On 26 August, his two first-half strikes at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto gave Palmeiras a 3–2 win over Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (5–3 aggregate), putting them into the quarter-finals.[13] Four days later he got his first league goals, starting and finishing a 3–2 win over Joinville Esporte Clube; the first goal came after 52 seconds.[14]

Jesus finished the campaign with four goals from 20 games, and his team defeated Santos to win the cup; he was also a starter in both legs of the finals, but being substituted before half-time due to a shoulder injury. He was elected Best Newcomer in the league.[15]

2016

On 4 February 2016, Jesus scored his first Paulista goal, opening a 2–2 home draw with Esporte Clube São Bento in the second game of the season.[16] Twelve days later, he scored his first goal in continental football, a 2–2 draw away to Uruguay's River Plate in the opening game of the group stage of the year's Copa Libertadores, after coming on at the interval in place of fellow youngster Erik Lima.[17] Away to Rosario Central on 6 April, he scored twice in a 3–3 draw but was sent off for the first time in his career for fighting with Damián Musto; he later apologised for his misconduct.[18]

In the opening game of the national season at home to Clube Atlético Paranaense on 14 May, Jesus scored twice in the second half of a 4–0 win.[19]

Manchester City

On 3 August 2016, it was announced that Jesus would sign for Premier League club Manchester City in January 2017 on a contract until the summer of 2021.[20] City paid a fee of £27 million, plus add-ons.[21]

International career

Jesus on his debut with senior national team.

Jesus was part of the Brazil under-20 team that finished as runners-up at the 2015 World Cup in New Zealand. He scored their first goal of the tournament in a 4–2 win over Nigeria in New Plymouth,[22] and converted as they advanced past Uruguay and Portugal on penalties.

In 2016, he was chosen in Dunga's provisional 40-man squad for the Copa América Centenario in the United States, and was considered as a replacement for the injured Douglas Costa in the final selection but missed out through the lack of a U.S. visa.[23] Later that year, he was one of five forwards named in the squad for the team's hosting of the Olympic tournament.[24]

Jesus scored for Brazil in their final group game against Denmark in an eventual 4–0 win.

In Brazil's semi-final clash with Honduras, Jesus scored a brace in an eventual 6–0 win.[25]

Jesus's debut in the senior team was in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification game against Ecuador. He scored a brace, as Brazil won 3–0.[26]

Style of play

Jesus plays as a forward or winger and is renowned for his pace, finishing, and work ethic. The former Brazil forward Ronaldo hailed him and touted him for future success with the national team.[27]

Career statistics

Club

As of 2 December 2016[1]
Club Season League National Cup Continental State League Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Palmeiras 2015 20493–80377
2016 271220541254621
Career total 4716113542058328

International

As of 16 November 2016[1][28]
Brazil
YearAppsGoals
201664
Total64

International goals

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first:
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1.[29] 1 September 2016 Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador  Ecuador
3–0
3–0
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 6 October 2016 Arena das Dunas, Natal, Brazil  Bolivia 4–0 5–0
3. 11 October 2016 Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida, Mérida, Venezuela  Venezuela 1–0 2–0
4. 15 November 2016 Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru  Peru 1–0 2–0

Honours

Palmeiras
Brazil
Individual

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Gabriel Jesus". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Ray, Arunava (31 July 2016). "Manchester City agree fee for Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus". Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Marché, Patrick (13 July 2016). "Brazil's two Gabriels set to light up Rio 2016 Olympic football tournament". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "PTD fala com Gabriel Fernando, destaque do sub-17" [PTD speaks with Gabriel Fernando, under-17's spotlight]. Verdao.net (in Portuguese). Palmeiras Todo Dia. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Famoso na base, Gabriel Jesus é "fenômeno" do Palmeiras" [Famous at the youth setup, Jesus is Palmeiras' "phenomenon"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Artilheiro do Paulista Sub-17, atacante Gabriel Jesus renova com o Palmeiras" [Paulista under-17's top scorer, forward Gabriel Jesus renews with Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). Palmeiras' official website. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  7. ↑ Batista, Gabriel (28 August 2015). "Gabriel Jesus luta para superar a timidez e lidar com fama no Palmeiras" [Gabriel Jesus fought to overcome shyness and lead Palmeiras to glory] (in Portuguese). Estadão. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Joia do Palmeiras, Jesus acredita ser muito cedo para jogar no elenco profissional" [Palmeiras' pearl, Jesus thinks it is too soon to play in the main squad] (in Portuguese). Esporte Interativo. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Em jogo do ano, torcedor faz abaixo-assinado e "exige" escalação de Joia" [In game of the year, supporters create petition and "demand" pearl in the line-up] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus estreia, e Palmeiras vence 6ª seguida" [Gabriel Jesus debuts, and Palmeiras win for the 6th consecutive time] (in Portuguese). Terra. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  11. ↑ Ribeiro Júnior, Ronaldo (9 May 2015). "Rafael Marques marca no último minuto e Verdão arranca empate contra o Galo" [Rafael Marques scores in the last minute and the Verdão start with a draw against the Galo] (in Portuguese). Goal.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus marca, Palmeiras vence o ASA e avança na Copa do Brasil" [Gabriel Jesus scores, Palmeiras defeat ASA and advance in the Copa do Brasil] (in Portuguese). Globo. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Jogo rápido e show de Gabriel Jesus: como o Palmeiras eliminou o Cruzeiro" [Fast play and Gabriel Jesus show: how Palmeiras eliminated Cruzeiro] (in Portuguese). Globo. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  14. ↑ "Só Jesus salva! Garoto brilha de novo e põe Palmeiras no G-4" [Only Jesus saves! Lad shines again and puts Palmeiras into the G-4] (in Portuguese). Terra. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  15. 1 2 de Sousa, Luan (1 December 2015). "Gabriel Jesus é eleito revelação do Brasileiro em prêmio da CBF" [Gabriel Jesus is elected revelation of the Brasileiro at the CBF awards] (in Portuguese). Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  16. ↑ "Com gol no fim, Palmeiras sofre para empatar com São Bento por 2 a 2 no Pacaembu" [With a goal at the end, Palmeiras suffer in order to draw 2–2 with São Bento in the Pacaembu] (in Portuguese). Paraná Online. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  17. ↑ "Palmeiras held by River Plate, Táchira down Olimpia". Fox Sports. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  18. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus explica expulsão e admite erro: 'Fui infeliz em revidar'trans_title=Gabriel Jesus explains his expulsion and admits his error: "I was irresponsible to retaliate"" (in Portuguese). UOL. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  19. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus brilha, e Palmeiras goleia Atlético-PR na estreia do Brasileirão" [Gabriel Jesus shines, and Palmeiras thrash Atlético-PR in the opening game of the Brasileirão] (in Portuguese). UOL. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  20. ↑ "City sign Gabriel Jesus". Manchester City F.C. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  21. ↑ Stone, Simon (3 August 2016). "Gabriel Jesus: Man City sign Brazilian winger from Palmeiras". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  22. ↑ "Brazil triumph in Taranaki thriller". FIFA. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  23. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus fica fora da Copa América Centenário por falta de documentação" [Gabriel Jesus remains out of the Copa América Centenario due to a lack of documents] (in Portuguese). Istoé. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  24. ↑ "Rio 2016: Neymar and Douglas Costa in Brazil Olympic squad". BBC Sport. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  25. ↑ "Rio Olympics 2016: Neymar scores after 14 seconds as Brazil reach final". BBC. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  26. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus reminds how good Brazil can be in 3-0 win over Ecuador". ESPN FC. ESPN. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  27. ↑ http://soccerlens.com/gabriel-jesus-the-brazilian-wonderkid-on-everyones-radar/190164/
  28. ↑ "Jesus, Gabriel". National Football Teams. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  29. ↑ "Ecuador 0-3 Brazil". FIFA. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  30. ↑ "Palmeiras defeat Santos on penalties, win third Copa do Brasil". ESPN FC. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  31. ↑ "Gabriel Jesus wins title with Palmeiras before Man City move". USA Today. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  32. ↑ "Neymar kick is gold: Brazil wins 1st Olympic soccer title". USA Today. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.

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