27 Facts About Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Fernando de Jesus was born on 3 April 1997 and is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.

Gabriel Jesus was part of the squad that took part at the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022, participating at the Copa America in 2019 and 2021, winning the former tournament.

Gabriel Jesus is known for his technical ability, creativity, and versatility in various attacking positions.

On 1 July 2013, Gabriel Jesus signed a youth contract with Palmeiras.

Gabriel Jesus was the club's top goalscorer during the year, scoring 54 goals in 48 matches.

In January 2014, after lengthy negotiations, Gabriel 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.

Gabriel 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.

Gabriel Jesus did not make any senior appearances during the campaign, as his side was seriously threatened with relegation; this decision, took by managers Ricardo Gareca and Dorival Junior, was widely criticized by the supporters, who demanded a change for the youngster through a petition.

Gabriel Jesus totalled eight appearances, all off the bench, as the Verdao lost on a penalty shoot-out in the final against Santos.

Gabriel Jesus finished the campaign with four goals from 20 games, and his team defeated Santos to win the cup; he was a starter in both legs of the finals, but being substituted before half-time due to a shoulder injury.

Gabriel Jesus scored 12 goals as the team won their first national championship since 1994, and was named Bola de Ouro for player of the season.

On 3 August 2018, Gabriel Jesus signed a contract extension with Manchester City, to take him up until 2023.

On 4 July 2022, Gabriel Jesus signed a long-term contract with Arsenal, and was assigned the number 9 shirt.

Gabriel Jesus was part of the Brazil under-20 team that finished as runners-up at the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Gabriel Jesus won the Olympics with his team against Germany in a penalty shoot-out, scoring one of the penalties.

Gabriel Jesus made his debut for the senior team on 1 September 2016, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Ecuador in Quito.

Gabriel Jesus was Brazil's highest scorer in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, with 7 goals in 10 matches.

Gabriel Jesus started all five games for Brazil at the tournament without scoring a goal.

In May 2019, Gabriel Jesus was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa America on home soil.

On 7 November 2022, Gabriel Jesus was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Gabriel Jesus was ruled out for the rest of the competition after picking up a right knee injury in the final group stage match against Cameroon.

Gabriel Jesus is renowned for his pace, technical skills, dribbling ability, creativity, finishing, movement, and work ethic.

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has praised Gabriel Jesus and touted him for future success with the Brazil national team.

In October 2019, Gabriel 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.

Gabriel Jesus came to England with his mother and older brother, along with two friends.

Gabriel Jesus comes from a religious family and reportedly chose to wear the number 33 in tribute to the age at which Jesus Christ is believed to have been crucified.

On 25 September 2021, after scoring the only goal in a victory against Chelsea, Gabriel Jesus announced he was expecting his first child with his partner.