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Gabriel Fernando de Jesus (born 3 April 1997) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.
Key Information
Jesus began his senior club career at Palmeiras, where he was voted Best Newcomer at the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and finished first in the Copa do Brasil. In 2016, he won the Bola de Ouro helping Palmeiras win their first national league title in 22 years. Jesus signed with English club Manchester City in January 2017 in a transfer worth £27 million,[4] and won four Premier League titles, three EFL Cups, and an FA Cup. In July 2022, he joined Arsenal in a deal worth £45 million.
After winning 21 caps and scoring 7 goals at youth level, including reaching the final of the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup and winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics,[5] Jesus made his senior debut for Brazil in September 2016. He was part of the squads that took part at the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022,[6] also participating at the Copa América in 2019 and 2021, winning the former tournament.[7]
Early life
[edit]Born in São Paulo, Brazil. Jesus grew up in the neighbourhood of Jardim Peri, in poor conditions as his mother Vera was a single mother to him and his two brothers.[8] After initially playing street football, he joined amateur clubs in the region, his last one being Associação Atlética Anhanguera.[9][10]
Club career
[edit]Palmeiras
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On 1 July 2013, Jesus signed a youth contract with Palmeiras.[9] He was also the club's top goalscorer during the year, scoring 54 goals in 48 matches.[citation needed]
In January 2014, after lengthy negotiations, Jesus signed a three-year contract for Palmeiras 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.[11] However, the deal changed the balance of his economic rights from 75 to 25% in favour of Palmeiras, to 70–30% in favour of his agents.[12]
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.[9] 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 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;[13] this decision, took by managers Ricardo Gareca and Dorival Júnior, was widely criticised by the supporters, who demanded a change for the youngster through a petition.[14]
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.[15] He totalled eight appearances, all off the bench, as the Verdão lost on a penalty shoot-out in the final against Santos.[citation needed] 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 (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.[16]
Jesus' first professional goal came in the next round of the cup, away to ASA de Arapiraca on 15 July, the only goal of the two-legged tie.[17] On 26 August, his two first-half strikes at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto gave Palmeiras a 3–2 win over Cruzeiro (5–3 aggregate), putting them into the quarter-finals.[18] 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.[19] 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.[20]
On 4 February 2016, Jesus scored his first Paulista goal, opening a 2–2 home draw with São Bento in the second game of the season.[21] 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 that year's Copa Libertadores, after coming on at the interval in place of fellow youngster Erik Lima.[22] 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.[23]
In the opening game of the national season at home to Atlético Paranaense on 14 May, Jesus scored twice in the second half of a 4–0 win.[24] He scored 12 goals as the team won their first national championship since 1994, and was named Bola de Ouro for player of the season.[25]
Manchester City
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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.[26] City paid a reported fee of £27 million/€33 million, plus add-ons.[27] The transfer was fully completed on 19 January 2017.[citation needed]
Jesus made his first Premier League appearance on 21 January, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Raheem Sterling in a 2–2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the City of Manchester Stadium.[28] A week later, Jesus made his first appearance in Manchester City's starting XI, assisting a goal for Sterling in a 3–0 FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.[29] On 1 February he made his first Premier League start in place of Sergio Agüero, and assisted Kevin De Bruyne in the 17th minute and then scored his first goal for the club in the 39th. With this, he became the first Manchester City player to have a goal and an assist in their first Premier League start, as well as only the third City player to be involved in two or more goals in their first Premier League start.[30] In his fourth game (third league start) Jesus broke a metatarsal in his right foot and was expected to be out for the remainder of the 2016–17 Premier League season.[31] However, he returned in April for the Manchester Derby, coming on as a substitute in a goalless draw.[32] Jesus ended the 2016–17 season with seven goals and four assists in 11 games.[33]
He scored his first Premier League goal of the 2017–18 season on 26 August, an equaliser in a 2–1 away win over Bournemouth,[34] and added two more in a 5–0 win against Liverpool on 9 September.[35] He had a 14-game goal drought between 18 November 2017 and 7 March 2018 that encompassed a knee medial ligament injury on New Year's Eve, and after breaking his duck in the Champions League loss to Basel he admitted that fear of getting injured was affecting his game.[36] Jesus scored the last Premier League goal in the 2017–18 season against Southampton in the 94th minute, to secure City a league record 100 points.[37] On 3 August 2018, Jesus signed a contract extension with Manchester City, to take him up until 2023.[38] On 9 January 2019, Gabriel Jesus scored four goals for the first time in his career against Burton Albion in a 9–0 victory.[39]
On 13 March 2019, Jesus scored once after coming on for Sergio Agüero in the 7–0 (10–2 aggregate) UEFA Champions League Round of 16 win over Schalke 04 and in doing so helped the club equal the record for the largest winning margin in the knockout phase of the competition.[40] On 22 June, Jesus switched his jersey number from the number '33' shirt to the number '9' shirt.[41]
On 7 August 2020, Jesus assisted and scored both goals respectively in a 2–1 win in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League against Real Madrid, played at the Etihad Stadium behind closed doors following the Coronavirus outbreak. Both goals were scored after Jesus' pressing forced two errors from Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, sealing Manchester City's spot in the quarter-finals.[42] He was the only player to score in two separate games against Real Madrid in the 2019–20 football season, having also scored in the first leg in Madrid.[43] This meant he reached 14 goals in only 22 Champions League games, a record bettered by only three non-European players.[44][non-primary source needed]
On 23 April 2022, Jesus scored four goals in a 5–1 home win over Watford, sealing his first Premier League hat-trick.[45]
Arsenal
[edit]On 4 July 2022, Jesus signed a long-term contract with Arsenal, and was assigned the number 9 shirt.[46] The fee and the duration of the contract were undisclosed, yet it was reported the Brazilian signed a five-year contract on a £45 million deal.[47] On 5 August, he made his club debut in a 2–0 away win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.[48] On 13 August, in his second match and first at the Emirates, he scored his first and second competitive goals for the club against Leicester City and also provided two assists in a 4–2 win.[49] On 31 August, Jesus scored Arsenal's first goal in a 2–1 home win over Aston Villa, helping to maintain their 100% win rate from their opening five matches of the season.[50] He was later voted as Arsenal's Player of the Month for August 2022.[51] On 1 October, Jesus played in his first North London derby, and scored from close-range as the Gunners won 3–1 against rivals Tottenham Hotspur.[52]
On 12 March 2023, he made his first appearance since recovering from the knee injury he sustained in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, replacing Leandro Trossard in the 77th minute of Arsenal's 3–0 win at Fulham.[53] He scored twice in Arsenal's 4–1 win against Leeds United on 1 April, his first goals since recovering from his injury.[54] He finished his first season with 11 goals and six assists in all competitions.
On 3 September 2023, Jesus scored his first goal of the 2023–24 season in a 3–1 victory over Manchester United, netting Arsenal's third late in stoppage time.[55] On 20 September, Jesus scored in a 4–0 win against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, as Arsenal made their return to the competition after a six-year absence.[56] He then scored in Arsenal's 2–1 loss to Lens and then again in Arsenal's 2–1 win against Sevilla to become the first Arsenal player to score three goals in his first three consecutive matches in the Champions League since Marouane Chamakh in 2011.
Jesus scored his first goal of the 2024–25 season on 30 October 2024, opening the scoring in Arsenal's 3–0 win at Preston in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.[57] On 18 December 2024, Jesus scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal, scoring all 3 goals in a 3–2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.[58] On 12 January 2025, he sustained an ACL injury during a FA Cup match against Manchester United which would sideline him for the rest of the season.[59] In September that year, he was left out of the team's squad for the 2025–26 Champions League season.[60]
International career
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Jesus was part of the Brazil under-20 team that finished as runners-up at the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. He scored their first goal of the tournament in a 4–2 win over Nigeria in New Plymouth,[61] and converted as they advanced past Uruguay and Portugal on penalties.[citation needed]
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 US visa.[62] Later that year, he was one of five forward named in the squad for the team's hosting of the Olympic tournament.[63] He scored once against Danish keeper Jeppe Højbjerg in their final group game against Denmark, an eventual 4–0 win, and in the semi-final against Honduras he added two more in a 6–0 victory.[64] Jesus won the Olympics with his team against Germany in a penalty shoot-out, scoring one of the penalties.[65]
Jesus made his debut for the senior team on 1 September 2016, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Ecuador in Quito. He started the match and scored twice, as Brazil won 3–0.[66][67] Jesus was Brazil's highest scorer in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, with 7 goals in 10 matches.[68] In May 2018, he was named in Tite's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[69] Jesus started all five games for Brazil at the tournament without scoring a goal.[70]
In May 2019, Jesus was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa América on home soil.[71] In the final against Peru on 7 July, at the Maracanã Stadium, he assisted the opening goal scored by Everton Soares, and later scored the match-winning goal late in the first half; however, he was sent off in the second half after collecting a second yellow card during the final following a collision with Carlos Zambrano. Brazil won the match 3–1 to win the title.[72] In August 2019, Jesus was handed a 2-month international ban from CONMEBOL, due to his behaviour after being red carded in the 2019 Copa América Final.[73]
In June 2021, he was included in Brazil's squad for the 2021 Copa América on home soil.[74]
On 7 November 2022, Jesus was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[75] He was ruled out for the rest of the competition after picking up a right knee injury in the final group stage match against Cameroon.[76]
Style of play
[edit]A versatile forward, Jesus is capable of playing in several attacking positions: he has been deployed as a center forward, as an out-and-out striker, as a false 9, as an inside forward, as a winger or as an attacking midfielder. Jesus is renowned for his technical skills, dribbling ability, creativity, movement, and work ethic. Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has praised Jesus and touted him for future success with the Brazil national team.[77][78] He has been praised by Manchester City's Pep Guardiola that of the players he has worked with, he is the ‘best striker/defender’.[79]
In October 2019, Jesus said he was open to switching to a winger role at Manchester City in the hope of getting more playing time, though he acknowledged that there was still intense competition in the team for a starting spot out on the wing.[80]
Upon joining Arsenal, Jesus has been placed up-front as a striker in a 4-3-3 formation.[81]
Personal life
[edit]Gabriel Jesus came to England with his mother and older brother, along with two friends.[82] He comes from a religious family and reportedly chose to wear the number 33 in tribute to the age at which Jesus Christ was crucified.[83] He and Neymar got matching tattoos in August 2016 depicting a boy overlooking a favela.[84][85]
Jesus' signature goal celebration, ‘Alô mãe’ ("Hello, mother" in English) where he makes a telephone gesture – has featured in the FIFA video games.[86]
Jesus and his partner Raiane Lima have two children, a daughter and son, born in May 2022 and June 2025 respectively.[87][88]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 12 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | National cup[b] | League cup[c] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Palmeiras | 2015[89] | Série A | 20 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 37 | 7 | |||
| 2016[89] | Série A | 27 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | 5[d] | 4 | — | 46 | 21 | |||
| Total | 47 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 83 | 28 | ||||
| Manchester City | 2016–17[90] | Premier League | 10 | 7 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 7 | |||
| 2017–18[91] | Premier League | 29 | 13 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9[e] | 4 | — | 42 | 17 | |||
| 2018–19[92] | Premier League | 29 | 7 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6[e] | 4 | 1[f] | 0 | 47 | 21 | ||
| 2019–20[93] | Premier League | 34 | 14 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 8[e] | 6 | 1[f] | 0 | 53 | 23 | ||
| 2020–21[94] | Premier League | 29 | 9 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7[e] | 2 | — | 42 | 14 | |||
| 2021–22[95] | Premier League | 28 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8[e] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 13 | ||
| Total | 159 | 58 | — | 20 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 38 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 95 | |||
| Arsenal | 2022–23[96] | Premier League | 26 | 11 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[g] | 0 | — | 33 | 11 | ||
| 2023–24[97] | Premier League | 27 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8[e] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 8 | ||
| 2024–25[98] | Premier League | 17 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5[e] | 0 | — | 27 | 7 | |||
| 2025–26[99] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 70 | 18 | — | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 26 | |||
| Career total | 276 | 92 | 20 | 5 | 32 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 62 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 415 | 149 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Paulista
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearances in Copa Libertadores
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearance in FA Community Shield
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
[edit]| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2016 | 6 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 64 | 19 | |
- As of match played 21 November 2023
- Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jesus goal.[89][100]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 September 2016 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador | 1 | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 2 | 3–0 | ||||||
| 3 | 6 October 2016 | Arena das Dunas, Natal, Brazil | 3 | 4–0 | 5–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 4 | 11 October 2016 | Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida, Mérida, Venezuela | 4 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 5 | 15 November 2016 | Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru | 6 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6 | 10 October 2017 | Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil | 11 | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 7 | 3–0 | ||||||
| 8 | 10 November 2017 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France | 12 | 3–0 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
| 9 | 27 March 2018 | Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany | 15 | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 10 | 10 June 2018 | Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria | 17 | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly | |
| 11 | 12 October 2018 | King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 23 | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 12 | 26 March 2019 | Sinobo Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic | 27 | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
| 13 | 3–1 | ||||||
| 14 | 5 June 2019 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil | 28 | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 15 | 9 June 2019 | Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil | 29 | 1–0 | 7–0 | Friendly | |
| 16 | 4–0 | ||||||
| 17 | 2 July 2019 | Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 34 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2019 Copa América | |
| 18 | 7 July 2019 | Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 35 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 2019 Copa América | |
| 19 | 2 June 2022 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | 55 | 5–1 | 5–1 | Friendly |
Honours
[edit]Palmeiras
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22[103]
- FA Cup: 2018–19[104]
- EFL Cup: 2017–18,[105] 2019–20,[106] 2020–21[107]
- FA Community Shield: 2018,[108] 2019[109]
Brazil U23
Brazil
- Copa América: 2019[111]
Individual
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer: 2015[20]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player: 2016[112]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2016[112]
- Bola de Ouro: 2016[113]
- Bola de Prata: 2016[113]
- Troféu Mesa Redonda Best Player: 2016[114]
- South American Footballer of the Year Silver Ball: 2016[115]
- South American Team of the Year: 2016
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External links
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- Gabriel Jesus at Olympedia
- Gabriel Jesus at Olympics.com
- Gabriel Jesus at the Comitê Olímpico do Brasil (in Portuguese)
Gabriel Jesus
View on GrokipediaEarly life and youth career
Early life
Gabriel Jesus was born on 3 April 1997 in the favela of Jardim Peri, in the northern zone of São Paulo, Brazil.[8] He was the youngest of four children raised by his single mother, Vera Lúcia, a housekeeper who supported the family through her work after his father died in a motorbike accident before his birth.[9] Growing up in poverty in this tough, uncompromising neighborhood, Jesus lived in humble conditions with his mother and three siblings, relying on basic provisions from local community initiatives.[10] From a young age, Jesus developed a profound passion for football amid limited resources, often playing barefoot on the concrete streets and local pitches of the favela despite the dangers and hardships of his environment.[3] His mother, determined to provide opportunities, encouraged his focus on education and the sport while working multiple jobs to sustain the family, shielding him from the need to contribute financially as a child.[9] Jesus's first organized football experiences began around age eight with the amateur club Pequeninos do Meio Ambiente in Jardim Peri, where he played on dirt and clay pitches in grassroots várzea matches, honing his skills in intense, competitive settings.[10] There, under coach José Francisco Mamede, he quickly stood out, scoring in his debut game by dribbling past older opponents, marking the start of his structured involvement in the sport before transitioning to a professional youth setup at Palmeiras.[9]Youth career
Gabriel Jesus began his organized football journey at the age of eight with the amateur club Clube Pequeninos do Meio Ambiente in São Paulo, where he developed his initial skills on makeshift pitches near a military prison.[10] He later moved to Associação Atlética Anhanguera, another local youth side, where he demonstrated exceptional scoring ability by netting 54 goals in 48 matches, drawing attention from professional scouts.[10] In July 2013, at the age of 16, Jesus signed a youth contract with Palmeiras, joining their academy and quickly integrating into the under-17 team.[3] At Palmeiras, Jesus progressed rapidly through the youth ranks, showcasing prolific form in competitive tournaments. In the 2014 Campeonato Paulista under-17, he set a club academy record by scoring 37 goals in 22 matches, highlighting his clinical finishing and movement off the ball.[10] The following year, during the 2015 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, the premier youth tournament in Brazil, Jesus scored five goals for Palmeiras' under-20 side, earning widespread recognition for his decisive contributions. These performances underscored his transition from a promising talent to a standout prospect, with his goal tallies in academy seasons—often exceeding 30 per campaign—paving the way for senior integration. By late 2014, under coach Dorival Júnior, Jesus was called up to train with Palmeiras' first-team squad amid fan pressure to utilize his potential during a challenging league campaign. He made his senior debut on 7 March 2015, substituting in a 1–0 Campeonato Paulista victory over CA Bragantino, and soon featured in the 2015 Copa do Brasil, marking his breakthrough from youth to professional levels.[10] These early exposures in 2015, where he contributed goals and assists in limited minutes, solidified his reputation as one of Brazil's most exciting young forwards.[11]Club career
Palmeiras
Gabriel Jesus signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras in July 2013 at the age of 16, rapidly progressing through the youth ranks to earn promotion to the senior squad by early 2015.[10] He made his senior debut on 7 March 2015, substituting in the 73rd minute during a 1–0 Campeonato Paulista victory over CA Bragantino at Allianz Parque.[10] His first professional goal arrived three months later on 15 July 2015, securing a 1–0 win over Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense in the second leg of a Copa do Brasil third-round tie.[10] Jesus quickly established himself as a key attacking option, blending pace, dribbling, and finishing to contribute significantly in multiple competitions. In the 2015 Copa do Brasil, Jesus scored three goals across 10 appearances, helping Palmeiras reach and win the final against Santos via a 4–3 penalty shootout after a 2–2 aggregate draw; he started both legs of the final but did not score.[12] This triumph marked Palmeiras's fourth Copa do Brasil title and Jesus's first major honor at senior level.[13] His breakout performances that year, including four goals in 20 Série A appearances, earned him the Best Newcomer award for the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.[14] The 2016 season solidified Jesus's status as a star, particularly in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, where he netted 12 goals and provided six assists in 27 appearances, playing a pivotal role in Palmeiras's title-winning campaign—their first since 1994—clinched with a 2–0 win over Chapecoense in November.[15] His contributions included standout goals, such as a long-range strike against Cruzeiro in August 2015 during the prior Copa do Brasil knockout stage, highlighting his ability to influence high-stakes matches.[10] For his efforts, Jesus was named the league's best player, winning the Bola de Ouro award at age 19, making him the youngest recipient in its history.[16] Over his senior tenure at Palmeiras from 2015 to January 2017, Jesus made 83 appearances and scored 28 goals across all competitions, including four in the 2016 Copa Libertadores group stage.[12] His rapid rise prompted a club-record transfer to Manchester City in August 2016 for an initial £27 million—then the highest fee for a Brazilian teenager—with Jesus loaned back to Palmeiras until the season's end.[17]Manchester City
Gabriel Jesus joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on 1 January 2017, having agreed a transfer the previous summer for an initial fee of £27 million, potentially rising to £32 million in add-ons.[18] He made his debut for the club on 21 January 2017, substituting in the 82nd minute during a 2–2 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.[19] Just 11 days later, on 1 February 2017, he marked his first start with a goal and an assist in a 4–0 Premier League victory over West Ham United, becoming the first Manchester City player in the Premier League era to achieve both on a debut start.[20] During the 2017–18 season, Jesus played a supporting role in Manchester City's record-breaking Premier League title win under Pep Guardiola, contributing 13 goals and 3 assists across 29 appearances in all competitions despite a mid-season knee injury that sidelined him for three weeks.[21] His versatility as a forward allowed him to rotate effectively with Sergio Agüero, helping City secure 100 points and the league by 19 points. Injuries continued to affect his consistency, including a metatarsal fracture in February 2017 that limited him to just 10 appearances and 7 goals in his debut half-season.[22] Jesus's form peaked in the 2019–20 season, where he scored 14 goals and provided 7 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions, aiding City's domestic treble of the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and a third-place Premier League finish. A knee injury in December 2019 interrupted his momentum, causing him to miss five matches, but he returned to contribute key goals in the EFL Cup triumph.[22] In the following 2020–21 campaign, he added 9 goals in 29 outings, including strikes in the EFL Cup final victory over Tottenham Hotspur, as City clinched another Premier League title. Over five seasons at Manchester City, Jesus made 236 appearances and scored 95 goals with 45 assists, often thriving in a rotation system amid competition from high-profile forwards.[23] His tenure yielded four Premier League titles (2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22), one FA Cup (2018–19), and four EFL Cups (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21).[24] In July 2022, seeking a more prominent role, he departed for Arsenal in a £45 million transfer, ending his time at City on a high note with a Premier League winners' medal from the previous season.[24]Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus signed for Arsenal from Manchester City on 4 July 2022 for a reported fee of £45 million on a long-term contract.[25][26] He made his debut for the club on 5 August 2022 in a 2–0 Premier League away win against Crystal Palace, where he impressed with his energy and involvement in the attack, forcing an own goal, in a lively performance that showcased his prior experience under manager Mikel Arteta at Manchester City aiding his quick integration.[1][27] In the 2022–23 season, Jesus featured in 25 Premier League appearances, scoring 7 goals and contributing significantly to Arsenal's second-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Champions League after a five-year absence. His versatility as a forward allowed him to adapt seamlessly to Arteta's high-pressing system, though minor injuries limited his consistency. The following 2023–24 campaign saw further inconsistencies due to recurring injuries, restricting his impact despite flashes of his technical prowess in limited starts.[28] The 2024–25 season brought highlights early on, including a goal in the Carabao Cup against Preston North End on 30 October 2024, ending a prolonged drought, and a remarkable hat-trick in a 3–2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on 18 December 2024, propelling Arsenal into the semi-finals.[29][27] However, his progress was halted by a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained on 12 January 2025 during an FA Cup match against Manchester United, which sidelined him for approximately 10 months.[30] Jesus returned to full training on 7 November 2025, marking a key milestone in his recovery, though he was excluded from Arsenal's 2025–26 Champions League squad to prioritize his rehabilitation.[4][31] As of November 2025, Jesus has made 70 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions, scoring 18 goals, while continuing to develop as a versatile forward capable of playing as a central striker, wide attacker, or supporting midfielder under Arteta's tactical setup.[32] His time at the club has been defined by periods of brilliance interrupted by injury challenges, yet his adaptability remains a core asset in Arsenal's attacking options.[1]International career
Youth international career
Gabriel Jesus began his international youth career with Brazil's under-15 team in 2012, marking the start of his progression through the national youth setup. His early call-up highlighted his potential as a promising forward from Palmeiras' academy, where his performances earned him initial recognition on the international stage.[10] In 2013, Jesus featured for the Brazil under-17 team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, where he appeared in 5 matches and scored 2 goals as Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Mexico in a penalty shoot-out. His contributions during the tournament, including key attacking plays, showcased his speed and finishing ability, as Brazil reached the quarter-finals.[33] Jesus's form continued to elevate in 2015 with the under-20 side. At the South American U-20 Championship in Uruguay, he scored 5 goals in 7 matches, including a notable hat-trick against Uruguay in the group stage that propelled Brazil to the semi-finals and eventual title win. This success led to his inclusion in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, where he played all 6 matches, scoring 1 goal and converting penalties in shoot-outs during the round of 16 against Portugal and quarter-final against Denmark, though Brazil fell 1-2 to Serbia in the final.[34] The pinnacle of Jesus's youth international career came at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he was instrumental in Brazil's first-ever gold medal in men's football. Over 6 matches, he netted 4 goals, including one against Denmark in the group stage, one against Colombia in the quarter-finals, and a brace in the 6-0 semi-final victory over Honduras. His performances earned him a spot in the tournament's Best XI, alongside teammate Neymar, as Brazil defeated Germany 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) in the final to claim the title.[35][36]Senior international career
Gabriel Jesus made his senior debut for the Brazil national team on 1 September 2016, starting in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, which Brazil won 3–0; he scored both goals in the second half, marking an impactful introduction to international football.[37] His first international goals came in that fixture, showcasing his clinical finishing and composure under pressure.[37] Jesus was selected for the 2019 Copa América hosted by Brazil, where he featured in all six matches, scoring twice, including the opening goal against Argentina in the semi-final and the second goal against Peru in the final, to help Brazil secure the title with a 3–1 victory over Peru, despite his late red card in that match.[38][39][40] In the 2021 Copa América, he appeared in five games for the hosts, contributing one goal, the winner against Chile in the quarter-finals, though Brazil fell short as runners-up after losing the final to Argentina on penalties; Jesus was suspended for the decisive match due to accumulation of bookings.[41][42] For the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Jesus appeared in the three group stage matches without scoring before sustaining a knee injury during the match against Cameroon, which ruled him out for the knockout stages. During the 2018 and 2022 World Cup qualifying campaigns, he scored a total of 11 goals, including seven in the latter to finish as the top scorer.[43][3] As of November 2025, Jesus has accumulated 66 caps and 19 goals for Brazil, with notable contributions in World Cup qualifiers, including multiple goals alongside teammates like Neymar and Vinícius Júnior in the attacking line.[41][44] He made six appearances in 2023 qualifiers but has had no call-ups in the 2024 or 2025 periods due to ongoing recovery from club-related injuries, positioning him for a potential return in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign post-rehabilitation.[41]Style of play
Technical skills
Gabriel Jesus exhibits exceptional dribbling and close ball control, enabling him to maneuver through compact defenses with precision and agility. His low center of gravity and quick changes of direction allow him to maintain possession under pressure, often evading multiple markers in tight spaces. Coaches have praised his agility in possession, noting how he decelerates rapidly after bursts of speed to execute controlled turns and feints. This technical prowess stems from his early experiences in Brazilian street football, which honed his improvisational skills and ball mastery on uneven surfaces.[9][45][10] As a forward, Jesus demonstrates clinical finishing with both feet, particularly excelling in one-on-one situations where he combines composure with instinctive placement. His ability to strike accurately from various angles, whether cutting inside or using the outside of his boot, has proven decisive in high-stakes moments. Despite standing at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), he possesses a notable heading ability, leveraging excellent timing and leap to contribute aerial goals, which adds versatility to his scoring repertoire.[46][8] Jesus also contributes significantly to playmaking, having recorded 58 assists across his club career through sharp vision and precise through-balls that exploit defensive lines.[23] His futsal-influenced background—rooted in Brazil's street and grassroots traditions—enhances his quick turns and creative improvisation, allowing him to link play effectively from deeper positions. A prime example of his varied finishing techniques came in December 2024, when he scored a hat-trick against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, netting with a composed low drive, a powerful strike, and a clinical finish to secure Arsenal's progression. These technical skills are underpinned by his physical attributes, which enable sustained execution during matches.[10][27]Physical and tactical attributes
Gabriel Jesus is renowned for his high work rate and intense pressing, which have been integral to the high-pressing systems employed by managers Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. He consistently contributes defensively, demonstrating his commitment to regaining possession high up the pitch.[47] His pressing style involves bending runs to force opponents into specific directions, blocking passing lanes, and applying pressure from inside to out when positioned wide, often leading to turnovers that benefit his team's transitions.[45] This tenacity is complemented by his ability to cover extensive ground, enabling him to sustain pressure throughout games.[48] Jesus exhibits remarkable versatility across forward roles, having played primarily as a centre-forward in 285 appearances, but also effectively as a left winger in 38 matches and right winger in 30, allowing him to adapt to various tactical setups.[12] His tactical awareness shines in off-ball movement, where he exploits spaces on the blindside of defenders, darts past markers, and coordinates with teammates to create overloads, often using changes of pace to disrupt defensive lines.[45] This intelligence extends to his positioning during counters, leveraging his high pace and acceleration to exploit transitions effectively.[47] Despite demonstrating physical resilience in maintaining a demanding workload, Jesus has faced recurring injuries, including multiple hamstring strains—such as a 27-day absence in 2023/24—and knee issues, notably an ACL tear in January 2025 that sidelined him for an extended period.[22] Since joining Arsenal, his game has evolved, with improvements in aerial duels (achieving a 33.9% success rate, higher than some predecessors) and hold-up play, where he drops deep as a false nine, holds the ball back-to-goal, and links with midfielders more effectively.[47]Personal life
Family and relationships
Gabriel Jesus maintains a profound connection with his mother, Vera Lúcia Diniz de Jesus, who was instrumental in guiding his early professional development. When he signed his inaugural professional contract with Palmeiras in 2015, Jesus dedicated his initial earnings to her, entrusting her with financial oversight to promote discipline and family stability.[49] This bond is symbolized by two tattoos he bears in her honor, underscoring her as the most influential figure in his life.[9] He routinely shares career achievements with her first, such as video-calling her immediately after extending his Manchester City contract in 2018.[50] Jesus has been in a committed relationship with Raiane Lima since July 2021.[51] The pair welcomed their first child, daughter Helena, in May 2022, followed by a son, Daniel, in June 2025.[52][53][54] They briefly parted ways in January 2023 amid external pressures but reconciled soon after, solidifying their partnership.[55][56] Family considerations shaped Jesus's adjustments during his Manchester City tenure from 2016 to 2022, as he relocated relatives including his mother, older brother, and close friends to England for emotional support.[57] This arrangement helped mitigate homesickness, with the group residing together in Manchester until visa expirations prompted their return to Brazil in early 2019.[58] Throughout personal and professional trials, Jesus's family has served as his primary support network, notably during his 2025 anterior cruciate ligament injury recovery. His partner, children, mother, brothers, and friends offered consistent motivation, accompanying him in São Paulo where he spent significant rehabilitation time shortly after the birth of his second child.[53]Religion and public image
Gabriel Jesus is a devout Christian who has frequently credited his faith as a guiding force in his life and career. In a 2017 interview, he stated, "I have a lot of faith in God," emphasizing its importance amid his rise in professional football.[59] His choice of jersey number 33 stems from its symbolic significance, representing the age at which Jesus Christ was crucified, serving as a personal tribute to his beliefs.[60] Jesus publicly expresses his faith through social media, where he shares messages of gratitude to God, such as posts declaring "GOD IS GREAT" after personal milestones and "God is in control" following key performances.[61] These expressions align with his routine of prayer, which he has described as integral to maintaining focus and positivity before matches and training sessions.[9] Beyond personal faith, he has supported community initiatives in Brazil, including donations of 400 food baskets to residents in his childhood favela of Jardim Peri in São Paulo during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, aiding families in need.[62] His story has also inspired social projects in the area, such as programs encouraging youth to pursue education and sports as pathways out of poverty.[63] Jesus's endorsements reflect his wholesome public persona, including a long-term deal with Adidas since 2019 and a 2019 campaign with Gatorade under PepsiCo, where he appeared alongside Lionel Messi to promote themes of perseverance and teamwork.[64][65] In media portrayals, he is often hailed as a role model for young people from underprivileged backgrounds, given his journey from painting streets in a São Paulo favela to international stardom, with murals in Jardim Peri honoring him as a local hero.[9][66] While occasionally criticized for inconsistent goal-scoring output, particularly with the Brazil national team—where he has admitted it is "not my strong point"—he is widely praised for his humility, work ethic, and positive demeanor off the pitch.[67][68]Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 2015 | Série A | 20 | 7 |
| 2016 | Série A | 21 | 12 | |
| Total | 83 | 28 |
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | [2016–17 | Premier League](/page/2016–17_Premier_League) | 10 | 1 | |
| [2017–18 | Premier League](/page/2017–18_Premier_League) | 27 | 7 | ||
| [2018–19 | Premier League](/page/2018–19_Premier_League) | 30 | 7 | ||
| [2019–20 | Premier League](/page/2019–20_Premier_League) | 27 | 9 | ||
| [2020–21 | Premier League](/page/2020–21_Premier_League) | 23 | 9 | ||
| [2021–22 | Premier League](/page/2021–22_Premier_League) | 25 | 8 | ||
| Total | 159 | 58 | 29 |
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2022–23 | Premier League | 24 | 7 | 5 |
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 26 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 27 | 6 | 4 | |
| Total | 96 | 26 | 20 |
Palmeiras
Gabriel Jesus began his professional career at Palmeiras, where he contributed to two major domestic titles. In 2015, he played a key role in the Copa do Brasil victory, featuring in the finals against Santos and helping secure the club's first win in the competition since 1998 through his appearances and early senior goals.[10] In 2016, Jesus was instrumental in Palmeiras' Campeonato Brasileiro Série A triumph—their first league title in 22 years—scoring 12 goals in the campaign and earning the Bola de Ouro award as Brazil's best player.[16]Manchester City
During his five-and-a-half-year stint at Manchester City from January 2017 to July 2022, Jesus was part of a dominant era, contributing 95 goals and 46 assists in 236 appearances across all competitions.[69] He helped win four Premier League titles in the 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, and 2021–22 seasons, often providing crucial goals and depth as a versatile forward under Pep Guardiola.[69] Additionally, Jesus featured in the 2018–19 FA Cup success, scoring in the semifinal against Brighton.[69] Jesus also secured three EFL Cup titles in 2017–18, 2018–19, and 2019–20, starting in the 2019 final victory over Chelsea and contributing to the team's cup runs with his pressing and finishing.[69] He won two FA Community Shields in 2018 and 2019, scoring the decisive penalty in the 2019 shootout against Liverpool after a 1–1 draw.[70] At club level, Jesus received multiple Manchester City Player of the Month awards, including for August and September 2021, recognizing his consistent performances and goal contributions during those periods.[71][72]Arsenal
Since joining Arsenal in July 2022 for £45 million, Jesus has yet to win any major club honours as of November 2025.[26] The team finished as Premier League runners-up in both the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons, with Jesus providing key goals and assists in their title challenges, though falling short behind Manchester City.International
| Competition | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | 2016 | 6 | 3 |
| Copa América | 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| World Cup | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 70+ | 19+ |