Gabriel Pec

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Fortes and the second or paternal family name is Chaves.

Gabriel Pec
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Fortes Chaves
Date of birth (2001-02-11) 11 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Petrópolis, Brazil[1]
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 LA Galaxy
Number 11
Youth career
2009–2021 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Vasco da Gama 168 (25)
2024– LA Galaxy 33 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2024

Gabriel Fortes Chaves (born 11 February 2001), known as Gabriel Pec, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Mainly a winger, he can also play as an attacking midfielder.

Career

Vasco da Gama

Pec joined the youth academy of Vasco da Gama in 2009.[2] Pec made his professional debut for Vasco da Gama in a 2–0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A loss to EC Bahia on 7 September 2019.[3]

In 2023, in the debut of the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for Vasco da Gama against Atlético Mineiro, Pec participated in the two goals of Vasco da Gama winning 2–1 against Atlético Mineiro. In the 23rd round, a valid game against Fluminense, Gabriel Pec came on in the 15th minute of the second half and received a yellow card. However, he was decisive in scoring Vasco's last two goals against Fluminense in a 4–2 victory.

LA Galaxy

On 30 January 2024, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Pec on a five-year Young Designated Player contract ahead of the 2024 season.[4]

Personal life

Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.[5]

Honours

Vasco da Gama

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Juvenil". vasco.com.br. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Joia da base, Gabriel Pec chama atenção de Luxemburgo e sobe degraus no Vasco". Globoesporte. 6 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Vasco da Gama vs. Bahia - 7 September 2019". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "LA Galaxy sign Gabriel Pec from Vasco da Gama". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ "MLS transfers 2024: List of ins and outs at every team | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. 15 March 2024.