Gabriel Mec

Full name: Gabriel Ferreira de Carvalho

Country: Brazil

Date of birth: 11/04/2008 (16 years old)

Place of birth: Río de Janeiro (Brazil)

Height: 173cm

Youth career: Grêmio

Current club: Grêmio

Squad number: —

Current national team: —

Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker

Preferred foot: both

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —

Tournaments participated in: —

Contract until: unknown

Player’s agent: unknown

Transfer rumours: —

Similar type of player: Neymar/Rodrygo

Strengths:

– pace 

– acceleration 

– technique 

– ball control 

– dribbling 

– first touch 

– creativity 

– flair 

– agility 

– ambidexterity 

– movement 

– bravery 

– versatility 

– set pieces 

To improve:

– can be slightly overambitious and needs to improve his consistency in the final third

– decent defensive work rate, but still has to work a lot to improve his general efficiency against the ball

– player of a small frame, who doesn’t feel comfortable in contact situations and needs to build more muscles and physical power

Style of play:

– flamboyant winger/inside forward

– superb pace, agility, coordination, and body balance

– likes to be given a free role to roam the pitch and find space in the final third

– likes to dribble

– often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside and create himself a decent opportunity to score or combine with teammates

–  likes to use his trickery and ball-skills, such as back-heels, nutmegs, and feints

– unpredictable and spectacular player able to make a difference at any time thanks to his dribbling skills, flair, and bravery

– futsal-esque close control at top speed

– good passing and playmaking skills

– excellent first touch and footwork in tight spaces

– silky touch and movement in quick one-twos with his teammates

– gets fouled often

– good indirect set piece taker

– perfectly two-footed

Gabriel Mec loses his marker with a superb first touch, enters the penalty area, and scores with a smart finish.

Gabriel Mec provides a brilliant assist with a magnificent chipped pass.

After a good off the ball move, Gabriel Mec enters the penalty area, loses his marker with a quick feint, and scores.

Heatmap by Wyscout:

He is best suited to playing as:

Left winger in 4-3-3.

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Achievements:

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League summary (as for 26 July 2024):

No senior team appearances yet.

Description:

Gabriel Mec is considered by many to be the most exciting prospect from Grêmio’s youth academy since Ronaldinho. Although he has yet to make a senior professional appearance, he is already on the radar of many top European clubs, including Chelsea.

Quotes:

“My mind is on Grêmio. I want to make my name here. The club that has always been with me since I was little, since I was 9. I’m going to make a name for myself here, God willing.”

(Gabriel Mec)

Football Talent Scout potential rating:

9,5/10 

Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.

Links:

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