Gabriel Jesus: Early Life, Clubs, Family, Net Worth, Career and Stats

Gabriel Jesus born on 3rd April 1997 is a professional footballer from Brazil who plays as a forward for Arsenal in Premier League. He has played a total of six seasons for Manchester City. Jesus’s journey from his hometown Sao Paulo to a forward player clearly depicts his passion and dedication toward the game.

Personal Information

Early Life of Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus began his football career at a young age and played in the streets after which he joined amateur football clubs in his region. One of the clubs Jesus joined was the Associacao Atletica Anhanguera football club.

Gabriel Jesus’s Club Career

Gabriel Jesus began his professional football career with a senior club at Palmeiras in the year 2015. He finished first in the Copa Do Brasil and was voted best newcomer in Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. Jesus signed a contract with Manchester City and won four premier league titles, three EFL cups, and one FA cup. After a while, he joined Arsenal. Jesus’s career has a long span with numerous football clubs.

• Manchester City: G. Jesus played six seasons for the football club Manchester City. He played one hundred and fifty-one matches for the club and scored ninety-five goals for the team. Jesus became a part of a football club in the year 2016 and signed a contract with the football club.

• Palmeiras: Jesus played two seasons for the football club Palmeiras and played eighty-three matches for the club where he scored twenty-eight goals. In 2013, Jesus signed a youth contract with the club. He became the top goalscorer of the club.

• Arsenal: In 2022, Jesus signed a long-term contract with Arsenal. He has played forty-four matches for the club and has scored fifteen goals till now.

Gabriel Jesus’s International Career

Jesus played as a part of the team that played as runners-up in U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. In 2016, he was a part of Dunga’s forty-man squad for Copa America Centenario in the United States. After a while, he was named to the forwards squad for the Olympic Tournament. Jesus won the Olympics with his team against Germany in a penalty shootout.

He made his debut for the senior team in 2016 in FIFA World Cup qualification against Ecuador. He started twice and scored two times and eventually Brazil won 3-0. In 2019, Jesus was named to Brazilian International squad for 2019 Copa America Cup. In 2022, Jesus was a part of Brazil International Team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Awards and Achievements

Here are some of the awards and achievements of Gabriel Jesus.

Palmeiras

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016

• Copa do Brasil: 2015

Manchester City

• Premier League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22

• FA Cup: 2018–19

• EFL Cup: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21

• FA Community Shield: 2018, 2019

• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2020–21

Brazil U23

• Olympic Gold Medal: 2016

Brazil

• Copa América: 2019

Individual

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer: 2015

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player: 2016

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2016

• Bola de Ouro: 2016

• Bola de Prata: 2016

• South American Footballer of the Year Silver Ball: 2016

• South American Team of the Year: 2016

Career Stats

Jesus’s career stats are proof of his determination and skills. Here are some of his career statistics.

Gabriel Jesus and His Family

Jesus was supported by his mother and grew up with his siblings. His mother’s name is Vera Lucia Diniz de Jesus. His sibling’s name is Felipe de Jesus and Caique de Jesus. Apart from this very limited information is known about G.Jesus’s family. G.Jesus  prefers to keep his love life private and nothing much is known about his partner

Net Worth of Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus’s net worth is nearly $27 Million.