Born in Campinas, Brazil, Elias Manoel began his career in the youth ranks of Guarani. He joined Grêmio's Academy at the age of 16 in 2018.[3] He made his first team debut on 30 March 2021, appearing as a starter in a 2-2 draw with Esporte Clube São Luiz on matchday 8 of the Campeonato Gaúcho.[4] On 19 May 2021, Elias Manoel helped Gremio to a 6-2 victory over Venezuelan side Aragua F.C., scoring his first two goals with the club in a 2021 Copa Sudamericana match.[5]
On 26 January 2022, Elias Manoel scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Caxias on matchday 1 of the 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho.[6] A few days later, on 29 January he scored from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Grêmio Esportivo Brasil.
[7] On 19 March 2022, Elias Manoel opened the scoring for Gremio in a 3-0 victory over Internacional in the opening leg of the Campeonato Gaúcho semi-finals.[8] On 27 April 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first goal in Série B, the loan goal in a 1-0 victory over Operário.[9] A few days later, on 30 April 2022, Elias Manoel opened the scoring for Gremio in a 2-0 victory over Clube de Regatas Brasil.[10]
Elias Manoel was the top goalscorer during the 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho, scoring 5 goals in 11 matches to help lead Gremio to the title.[11] The young Brazilian ended the 2022 season as Grêmio's second leading scorer behind former Brazilian international Diego Souza, scoring 7 goals in 30 matches.
Loan to New York Red Bulls
During August 2022 Elias Manoel was loaned to New York Red Bulls until December 2022, with a purchase option included in the contract.[12] On 31 August 2022, Elias Manoel made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in a 1-0 victory versus CF Montréal.[13] On 9 October 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first two goals for New York in a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC.[14]
New York Red Bulls
Following his loan with the Red Bulls, the club announced on 6 January 2023 that Manoel had signed on a permanent deal.[15] On 25 March 2023, Manoel scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 1-1 draw at Charlotte FC.[16] On 8 August 2023, Manoel scored his first goal in Leagues Cup in a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union, a match his club would lose on penalties.[17] On 4 October 2023, Manoel scored the winning goal for New York in a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati which kept New York in the playoff race.[18] On 25 October 2023, Manoel recorded a hat trick for New York in a 5-2 victory over Charlotte FC, helping his club advance to the first round of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.[19]
On 2 March 2024, Manoel scored the first goal of the season for New York in a 2-1 victory over Houston Dynamo.[20] On 11 May 2024, Manoel recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over New England Revolution.[21] A few days later, on 15 May, Manoel opened the scoring for New York, chipping the goalkeeper from 30-yards out, in a 4-1 victory over Atlantic Cup rivals D.C. United.[22] On 30 July 2024, Manoel scored for New York in a 1-1 draw with Pachuca in a Leagues Cup match.[23]