Gabriel Jesus is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Brazil national team. He is known for his speed, technical ability, and finishing. Gabriel Jesus began his career with Palmeiras in Brazil, winning two Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles before moving to Manchester City in 2017. He has since won an FA Cup and two Premier League titles with the club.
Internationally, Gabriel Jesus made his senior debut for Brazil in 2016 and was part of the squad that won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He has also represented Brazil at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Copa América.
Family Of Gabriel Jesus
Family is one of the most important aspects of Gabriel’s life. He was raised by his mother, Vera Lucia Jesus, and his father, Diniz de Jesus, was not present in his life. He has three brothers: Filipe Jesus, Caique Jesus, and Emanuele Jesus. Family is very important to Gabriel; he is very close with his siblings.
Gabriel’s father left his family when Gabriel was young to pursue a new love affair. It left Gabriel’s mother to raise him and his siblings independently. Despite his father’s absence, Gabriel has always been close with his family. They are a source of support and love for him.
Gabriel Jesus | International Career
Jesus was a member of the Brazil under-20 team that came in second at the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. He scored their first goal of the competition, a 4–2 victory over Nigeria, and sealed their place in the quarterfinals when he converted from the spot after defeating Uruguay and Portugal on penalties.
In 2016, he was chosen in Dunga’s provisional squad for the Copa América Centenario in the United States. He was a replacement for Douglas Costa, who got injured. But later, he didn’t go because he couldn’t get a visa. He was also one of five forwards picked for Brazil’s squad hosting the Olympic tournament that year.
He notched his first tournament goal in their final group game against Denmark, a 4–0 win, and then added two more in the semi-final against Honduras by scoring six goals. Finally, Jesus helped his team win the Olympics by scoring one of the penalties in a penalty shoot-out against Germany.
On September 1, 2016, Jesus made his senior team debut in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Ecuador in Quito. He started the game and scored twice, as Brazil prevailed 3-0. In 10 international matches for CONMEBOL countries, Jesus was Brazil’s top scorer with seven goals. On May 23, 2018, he was named in Tite’s final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Starting all five games for Brazil at the tournament, he scored no goals.
Jesus was selected to play for Brazil in the 2019 Copa América. In the final against Peru, he assisted Everton Soares’ goal and scored one himself late in the first half. However, he was sent off in the second half after getting a second yellow card.
In the final, Brazil beat Colombia 3–1 to take home the trophy. Likewise, In August 2019, Jesus was banned from CONMEBOL for two months due to his conduct following a red card in the 2019 Copa América Final.
In June 2021, He was named in Brazil’s squad for the 2021 Copa América on home soil.
Gabriel Jesus | Club Career
Palmeiras
On July 1, 2013, Jesus signed a youth contract with Palmeiras. During the year, he was Palmeiras’ top goalscorer, scoring 54 goals in 48 matches.
Jesus signed a three-year deal with Palmeiras in January 2014. Palmeiras extended the contract for two years, and his compensation would quadruple in the fifth year. If Jesus left before the end of his term, Palmeiras would be required to pay $30 million. However, Jesus’ employment contract modified the ratio of his economic rights from 75% to 70 percent in favor of Palmeiras to 70-30 percent in favor of his representatives.
Jesus scored his first professional goal in the next round of the cup. He scored it in a game against Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense. Then, however, Jesus scored in the first half of a game against Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. That gave Palmeiras a victory. Four days later, Jesus scored his first league goal against Joinville Esporte Clube in a game.
Jesus scored his first goal in a Brazilian soccer league on February 4, 2016. He scored in a home game against Esporte Clube São Bento. Twelve days later, he scored his first goal in continental soccer. This time it was an away game against River Plate of Uruguay. He came on as a substitute in the second half.
On April 6, he scored twice in a 3–3 draw with Rosario Central, but for the first time in his career, he was dismissed for fighting with Damián Musto.
On May 14, Jesus scored twice in the second half of a 4–0 victory against Clube Atlético Paranaense to start the national season. As a result, the team won its first national title in 1994, and Jesus was named Bola de Ouro for player of the year, scoring 12 goals.
Manchester City
On August 3, Jesus confirmed that he would join Manchester City in January 2017 on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The fee paid is reported to be £27 million with potential add-ons. On January 19, Gabriel completed the transfer.
On January 21, Jesus made his Premier League debut for Manchester City in a 2–2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the City of Manchester Stadium as an 82nd-minute substitute for Raheem Sterling. A week later, Jesus made his first start for Manchester City and assisted Sterling in a 3–0 FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace.
On August 26, he found the back of the net for the first time in 2017-2018. It was a 2-1 away victory over Bournemouth and came in an equalizer. Then, on September 9, he scored two more goals in a 5-0 thrashing of Liverpool.
However, from November 18 to March 7, when he ruptured his medial knee ligament during a Champions League loss to FC Basel, he went scoreless for 14 games (covering a knee MCL injury on New Year’s Eve).
On August 3, Jesus signed a contract extension with Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2023. On January 9, Gabriel Jesus scored four goals in a 9-0 victory over Burton Albion.
However, On March 13, 2019, Jesus scored in the 7–0 (10–2 aggregate) round of 16 victories over Schalke 04 and helped Manchester City equal the Champions League record for the biggest winning margin in a knockout-stage match.
Likewise, On June 22, 2019, Jesus changed his jersey number from ’33’ to ‘9.’
He was the only player to score in two consecutive games against Real Madrid this season, having also scored in the first leg of that match at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. It meant he tallied 14 goals in just 22 Champions League matches, a record bettered by just three non-European players.
On April 23, 2022, Jesus scored four goals in a 5–1 home triumph over Watford to clinch his first Premier League hat-trick.
Gabriel Jesus | Accomplishments And Titles
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,[80] 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
- SuperClásico Championship: 2018
Individual
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer: 2015
- Bola de Ouro: 2016
- Bola de Prata: 2016
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player: 2016
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2016
Relationship Of Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is currently in a relationship with Raiane Lima. The couple has been together for several years and seems very happy. And she is pregnant. However, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for them. Their relationship status has been the subject of much speculation over the years. Some sources have claimed that they are just friends, while others have said they are more than friends but not quite dating.
However, the truth seems to be that they are currently in a committed relationship. However, Jesus has even said that Lima is the love of his life. So it looks like things are finally settled between them, and they are enjoying a happy and healthy relationship.
Gabriel Jesus | Net Worth | Business & Endorsements
As of 2021, Gabriel Jesus has a reported net worth of $27 million. It comes from his salary with Manchester City as well as various endorsements. He is currently signed with Nike and has endorsement deals with Beats By Dre, Gillette, and Gatorade.
Social Media Presence
Gabriel Jesus is very active on social media and has a large following on both Instagram and Twitter. He often posts about his daily life, friends, family, and work with Manchester City.
Additional Information
| Сеlеbrаtеd Nаmе: | Gabriel Jesus |
| Rеаl Nаmе/Full Nаmе: | Gabriel Fernando de Jesus |
| Gеndеr: | Male |
| Аgе: | 25 |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 3 April 1997 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | Brazilian |
| Неіght: | 1.75m |
| Wеіght(s): | 73kg |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Straight |
| Relationship Ѕtаtuѕ: | In a relationship |
| Girlfriend (Nаmе): | Raiane Lima |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Footballer |
| Nеt Wоrth іn 2022: | $ 27million |
Instagram: @dejesusoficial
Twitter: @gabrialjesus9