✦ Celebrity stories, facts and career updates. Explore F4U now →

Home › Biography › Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus biographyFeatured Biography

Image source: StarsUnfolded

Celebrities

Gabriel Jesus Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 April 1997

BirthplaceSão Paulo, Brazil

ProfessionProfessional Footballer

NationalityBrazilian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Diniz de Jesus; Mother - Vera Lúcia Jesus; Siblings - Filipe Jesus, Caique Jesus, Emanuele

Gabriel Jesus Biography

Brazilian striker Gabriel Fernando de Jesus rose from local street football in São Paulo to professional success with Palmeiras and Manchester City, and by

Early life and background

Gabriel Fernando de Jesus was born on 3 April 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil, and grew up in the Jardim Peri neighbourhood. His family included his mother, Vera Lúcia Jesus, and his siblings Filipe, Caique and Emanuele. His father, Diniz de Jesus, left when Gabriel was very young, and his mother raised the children on her own. As a child he played football in the streets and for amateur neighbourhood sides, developing the skills that would later define his professional career.

Career

Gabriel joined the youth ranks of Palmeiras on 1 July 2013. He made a rapid impact at youth level, finishing an under-17 season with a prolific goalscoring return of 37 goals in 22 games. That form helped propel him into Palmeiras’ senior setup: his club debut came on 7 March 2015 against CA Bragantino at Allianz Parque.

His performances for Palmeiras earned recognition in Brazil. In 2015 he received a Best Newcomer award, and the 2015–2016 season proved significant for both him and the club as they captured their first national championship since 1994. The following year he was named Player of the Season, a reflection of how quickly he became one of the country’s brightest attacking talents.

Gabriel made his international debut for Brazil on 1 September 2016 in a match against Ecuador in Quito. He soon established himself in the national setup and was included in Brazil’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

On 19 January 2017 he completed a transfer to Premier League club Manchester City. He was given the squad number 33 at City while wearing number 9 for Brazil. He scored and provided an assist on his first start for his new club and finished the 2016–2017 season with seven goals and four assists in 11 games.

Playing style and role

Primarily a striker, Gabriel is known for his close control, finishing and ability to take on defenders — traits that earned him nicknames such as "Little Neymar" early in his career. His physical profile is compact and powerful: he stands about 1.75 m (5’9”) tall and is listed at approximately 75 kg (155 lbs). Coaches who have worked with him include Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Tite with the Brazil national team.

Public profile

Gabriel’s preferences and persona off the pitch are noted in public profiles. He follows Christianity and has cited football as both his profession and favourite pastime. Favourite cultural tastes recorded include music genres such as samba, funk and rap, and he has named Ronaldo as his favourite footballer. He enjoys cars, with references to Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche among vehicles associated with him.

Personal details

He is unmarried. Physical details commonly listed in public profiles include black hair and black eyes, and body measurements reported around a 34-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 13-inch biceps. Gabriel’s listed hobbies include watching football. He does not smoke and does drink alcohol, according to public profiles.

Latest updates

By the end of the 2016–2017 season, Gabriel’s transition from Brazil to Manchester City had already produced immediate on-field contributions, and he remained an important member of Brazil’s squad heading into the 2018 World Cup.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about Gabriel Jesus, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

Reference context: StarsUnfolded
◈

Recent Work

Manchester City debut season

Scored and assisted on his first start after joining Manchester City on 19 January 2017; finished the 2016–2017 season with 7 goals and 4 assists in 11 games.

2017
International debut for Brazil

Made his senior Brazil debut on 1 September 2016 against Ecuador in Quito and was part of Brazil's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2016
✦

Career Highlights

  1. Joined Palmeiras youth setup (1 July 2013) and progressed rapidly to the first team (debut 7 March 2015)
  2. Finished under-17 season with 37 goals in 22 games
  3. Won Best Newcomer award in Brazil (2015)
  4. Helped Palmeiras win their first national championship since 1994 (2015–2016)
  5. Named Player of the Season (2016)
  6. Transferred to Manchester City (19 January 2017)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

?

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gabriel Jesus born?

Gabriel Jesus was born on 3 April 1997.

What is Gabriel Jesus known for?

Gabriel Jesus is known for professional Footballer.

What is Gabriel Jesus’s marital status?

Gabriel Jesus's marital status is listed as Unmarried.