Gabriel Schmegel Wotter Peres (born 5 March 1997, nicknamed "Sabahan Giant Tanker" in Sabah)[1] is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Sabah.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gabriel Schmegel Wotter Peres | ||
Date of birth | 5 March 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Pelotas, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Sabah | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2022 | Concórdia | 21 | (0) |
2018 | → Camboriú (loan) | ||
2019 | → São Paulo-RS (loan) | ||
2021 | → São Paulo-RS (loan) | ||
2022 | CRAC | 7 | (0) |
2022 | Brasil de Pelotas | 6 | (1) |
2023– | Sabah | 34 | (7) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2024 |
Early life
editPeres was born in Pelotas, Brazil and starting his career on football with Concórdia AC.[2] Gabriel Peres began his first professional import debut in Malaysian club, as Sabah football club import player.[3][4]
Career
editGabriel Peres began his professional career with Concórdia in 2017, where he contributed significantly to the team’s efforts, becoming a regular fixture in their squad and helping the club maintain its place in the Série A of the Santa Catarina state league.[5]
In 2018, Peres was loaned to Camboriú, where he competed in the Série B Catarinense. Later, in 2019, he joined São Paulo-RS on loan to compete in the Campeonato Gaúcho’s access division.[6][7]
In 2021, he had another loan spell at São Paulo-RS, demonstrating his defensive skills and further solidifying his reputation with the team.[8]
After a solid tenure at Concórdia, Peres moved to CRAC in 2022. He played in seven matches during the Goianão, where he helped the club secure a place in the Série D for the following season.[9]
Later in 2022, he joined GE Brasil for the Série C campaign, making six appearances and scoring one goal.[10]
In early 2023, Peres took a step into international football, signing with Sabah in Malaysia.[11] By December 2023, Sabah supporters had nicknamed him "Tanker," a testament to his strong physical presence on the field.[12][13][14][15] On December 20, 2023, Sabah announced that both Gabriel Peres and teammate Telmo Castanheira had extended their contracts, securing their roles with the team until April 2025.[16]
References
edit- ^ Gabriel Peres save Sabah FC (Malay: Gabriel Peres selamatkan Sabah)
- ^ "Com status de 'xerifão', zagueiro Gabriel Peres está de volta". grupooceano.com.br.
- ^ "Selain Gabriel Peres, CEO Sabah kongsi bintang lain jadi buruan kelab domestik dan luar negara". Majoriti MY.
- ^ "Dua kisah murni bikin import terbaharu Sabah jadi kesayangan di Turkiye". Majoriti MY.
- ^ "Gabriel Peres tem contrato renovado com o Concórdia" [Gabriel Peres renews contract with Concórdia]. galodooeste.com.br (in Portuguese). Galo do Oeste. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Gabriel Peres retorna de empréstimo e já treina para a Série B" [Gabriel Peres returns from loan and trains for Série B]. galodooeste.com.br (in Portuguese). Galo do Oeste. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Com status de 'xerifão', zagueiro Gabriel Peres está de volta ao SC São Paulo" [With “sheriff” status, Gabriel Peres returns to SC São Paulo]. grupooceano.com.br (in Portuguese). Grupo Oceano. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Com status de 'xerifão', zagueiro Gabriel Peres está de volta ao SC São Paulo" [With “sheriff” status, Gabriel Peres returns to SC São Paulo]. grupooceano.com.br (in Portuguese). Grupo Oceano. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Sem permanência, Gabriel Peres comemora retorno do CRAC à Série D" [Gabriel Peres celebrates CRAC’s return to Série D]. esportegoiano.com.br (in Portuguese). Esporte Goiano. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Cara nova no Brasil: Xavante apresenta reforço para zaga na Série C" [New face at Brasil: Xavante introduces defensive reinforcement for Série C]. diariodamanhapelotas.com.br (in Portuguese). Diário da Manhã. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Kim Swee to test three new import players in Thailand". thestar.com.my. The Star. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Gabriel Peres penyelamat Sabah FC" [Gabriel Peres saves Sabah FC]. BH Online.
- ^ Piala AFC: Sabah FC defeats Haiphong FC 4-1 at Likas Stadium
- ^ Sabah defeats Singapore's Hougang United in the AFC Cup
- ^ AFC Club statistics - SABAH VS PSM
- ^ ""Saya Tak Mahu Pemain Saya Diganggu" – Ong Kim Swee" ["I don't want my players to be disturbed" - Ong Kim Swee]. makanbola.com. MakanBola. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2024.