Gabriel Mec
Full name: Gabriel Ferreira de Carvalho
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
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.
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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.
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