Gabriel Jesus
Full name: Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
Country: Brazil
Date of birth: 03/04/1997 (18 years old)
Place of birth: São Paulo (Brazil)
Height: 177cm
Youth career: Anhanguera, Palmeiras (since 2013)
Current club: Palmeiras
Squad number: 33
Current national team: Brazil U-20
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 750.000 €
Tournaments participated in: FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 (6/1)
Contract until: 18.12.2019
Player’s agent: Adequatesports
Similar type of player: combined playing styles of Robinho & Neymar
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dribbling
– finishing
– technique 
– first touch 
– dribbling
– flair
– decisions 
Style of play:
– offensive allrounder
– shadow striker/inside forward
– likes to dribble
– killer instinct in front of goal
– counter attack threat
– one-on-one situation specialist
– explosive speed and great dribbling skills
– likes to run at the defence
– often employs feints to beat opponents
– likes to roam from position
– likes to use tricks and skills to remain in possession of the ball
– exceptional ability to maneuver in small spaces
He is best suited to playing as:
Second striker in 4-4-2.
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Achievements:
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 runner-up with Brazil.
League summary:
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2015: 1 match/0 goals (Palmeiras)
Campeonato Paulista 2015: 8 matches/0 goals (Palmeiras)
Description:
Gabriel Jesus started his adventure with football in a tiny club Anhanguera. At 15 years of age, he showcased himself at a youth “Copa Sao Paulo” tournament, where he scored 29 goals and attracted attention from the biggest Brasilian clubs. In 2013, he moved to Palmeiras. He became a real goalscoring machine in the youth setup of “Verdao”. He made his debut in the senior team and is a real fan favorite. He played very well at the U-20 World Cup 2015, where he managed to start 6 games and help Brazil to a second place at the tournament.
Quotes:
“He will become a major player in Brazilian football, and also the Seleçāo, if they have patience. He is a boy who is easy to speak with and work with and who is different to the others in the question of training, always giving more than 100 per cent.”
(Bruno Petri – Palmeiras youth coach)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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