SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

GABRIEL JESUS
GABRIEL JESUS
GABRIEL JESUS
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Number
#9
Nationality
Brazil
Team
BRAZIL (World Cup 94)
Coach
TITE
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 7 7 1 2 7 7 33 1.1 £3M

Player: Gabriel Fernando de Jesus (commonly known as Gabriel Jesus)

Nationality: Brazil

Position: Forward / Striker (can play as center-forward, second striker, or on either wing)

Date of Birth: April 3, 1997

Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil

Club Career (high-level):

  • Palmeiras (Brazil) — Senior debut in 2015. Emerged as a prolific young forward, helping Palmeiras win domestic titles and earning a transfer to Europe.
  • Manchester City (England) — Joined in 2017. Won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups, and was part of a highly successful attacking unit under Pep Guardiola.
  • Arsenal (England) — Transferred in 2022. Continued to play as a forward contributing goals and assists in the Premier League and European competitions.

International Career (Brazil):

  • Made senior Brazil debut in 2016.
  • Key member of Brazil's attack across Copa América and World Cup qualifying and final tournaments.
  • Part of Brazil's 2019 Copa América squad; Brazil won the Copa América in 2019 (he was in the broader squad pool and featured in national team campaigns around that period).
  • Has scored important goals for Brazil in friendlies, qualifiers, and tournaments; frequently selected by Brazil coaches for major competitions when fit.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Versatile forward with good movement, pressing intensity, and link-up play.
  • Strong finishing ability with both feet and competent in the air for his size.
  • Technically skilled, quick in short spaces, and effective at creating chances for teammates as well as scoring.

Notable achievements (selected):

  • Multiple English Premier League titles with Manchester City.
  • Domestic cup successes in England.
  • Brazil national team honours including involvement in Copa América-winning campaigns.
  • Recognized individually as one of Brazil's top forwards of his generation, earning spots in team-of-the-week/month lists and club awards at various times.

Shirt number: Has worn different numbers; commonly associated with numbers 9 and 33 at club level and various numbers for Brazil depending on tournament.

Current status: Active professional player representing his club and available for Brazil national team selection when fit. Records and club affiliation can change with transfers, so for the most up-to-date club information consult current club listings.